3 Bible Verses about Manliness

Every athlete practises self-restraint all round; but while they do it to win a fading wreath, we do it for an unfading. Well, I run without swerving; I do not plant my blows upon the empty air ??27 no, I maul and master my body, in case, after preaching to other people, I am disqualified myself.

Brothers, do not be children in the sphere of intelligence; in evil be mere infants, but be mature in your intelligence.

Join the ranks of those who bear suffering, like a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civil pursuits; his aim is to satisfy his commander. Again, a competitor in the games is not crowned unless he observes the rules.