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[[File:CIF San Diego Championship 2007.jpg|thumbnail|center|500px|"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." - The [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]], 1 Corinthians 9:24-27]]
[[File:CIF San Diego Championship 2007.jpg|thumbnail|center|500px|"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." - The [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]], 1 Corinthians 9:24-27]]
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=== Importance of spiritual growth ===
Christianity.com on the importance of spiritual maturity:
{{Cquote|Spiritual maturity is something that should be a priority for every Christian. It’s important in our lives for how we serve God, interact with other people, and take care of our families.
Many people claim to be Christians, but there is a difference between being a fan of Jesus and a follower of Jesus.
Our spiritual maturity can define what side of the fence we are on. To be a follower of Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow him. “Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me’” (Mark 8:34).<ref>[https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/why-is-spiritual-maturity-important.htmlWhy Is Spiritual Maturity Important?], Christianity.com</ref>}}
== See also ==
== See also ==