Indifference to the Word. One needs to realize that the Christians life is a race. This is a course laid out by God, man has no right to try and re-route or change the course as he sees fit. Men who have no respect for God's appointments, will establish their own rules and courses. We also need to realize that we cannot finish the race if we have not yet begun or done some preparation.
Preparation starts at having a good and honest heart.
Become a child of God is the beginning of the race. Lay aside every weight. Lay aside every sin. Keep our eyes focused on the Lord and the crown. Paul kept his faith in God , Christ and their promises.