Strip off weights that slow you down

“…let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” (Heb. 12:1 NLT)

Put off your former way of life

“…put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.” (Eph. 4:22 NIV)

Persevere

“You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.” (Heb. 10:36 NIV)

Therefore…

“The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Rom. 23:12 NIV)