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  FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: In 'Fight the Good Fight', Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the
importance of perseverance in faith and the honor found in spiritual
scars from our battles for Christ.

Topics: "Perseverance Of Faith", "Trials And Tribulations"
Scripture References: Isaiah 26:3, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:6, 1 Peter 4:12, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 7:14

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Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of enduring trials and
battles in the Christian faith, likening believers to soldiers who
proudly bear scars from their fights. He emphasizes the value of
perseverance and faithfulness in the midst of tribulations, highlighting
the ultimate reward of wearing the crown and waving the palm in the
presence of God. Cowman encourages believers to strive for higher
endeavors for Christ, focusing on finishing the race well and keeping
the faith until the end.

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"The last drops of my sacrifice are falling; my time to go has come. I
have fought in the good fight; I have kept the faith" (2 Tim. 4:6, 7).

As soldiers show their scars and talk of battles when they come at last
to spend their old age in the country at home, so shall we in the dear
land to which we are hastening, speak of the goodness and faithfulness
of God who brought us through all the trials of the way. I would not
like to stand in the white-robed host and hear it said, "These are they
that came out of great tribulation, all except one."

Would you like to be there and see yourself pointed at as the one saint
who never knew a sorrow? Oh, no! for you would be an alien in the midst
of the sacred brotherhood. We will be content to share the battle, for
we shall soon wear the crown and wave the palm. --C. H. Spurgeon

"Where were you wounded?" asked the surgeon of a soldier at Lookout
Mountain. "Almost at the top," he answered. He forgot even his gaping
wound--he only remembered that he had won the heights. So let us go
forth to higher endeavors for Christ and never rest till we can shout
from the very top, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my
course, I have kept the faith."

"Finish thy work, then rest,

Till then rest never;

The rest for thee by God

Is rest forever."

"God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for
scars."

Of an old hero the minstrel sang--

"With his Yemen sword for aid;

Ornament it carried none,

But the notches on the blade."

What nobler decoration of honor can any godly man seek after than his
scars of service, his losses for the crown, his reproaches for Christ's
sake, his being worn out in his Master's service!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/fight-the-good-fight/
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