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Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders. - Hebrews 12:1

"Throw off" - the greek word is ogkos and it specifically talks about athletes before the race. In greek times, the athletes would train with weights on, then for the race they would take everything off, even their clothes so there would be nothing in their way.

Throwing off everything that hinders. I think people get really hung up about sin or not… Whether this thing is sinful or that thing is sinful. The issue is this - if you are debating it, doesn’t that mean it’s at least a hindrance even if it’s not a sin?

God has so much for us, and such a life of power. Why are we focused just on the requirements of getting into heaven and forgetting the real purpose and point of a life in the Spirit? That’s like thinking the goal of the race is to qualify for it!