This text presents us with the reality that God’s people are already in the presence of God, as we live in this material world. This should lead to obedience and reverent, awe-filled worship.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box…