Ask Pastor John Three Metrics for Your Fitness
Jan 15, 2026
In this enlightening conversation, John Piper, a respected pastor and theologian, shares his wisdom on how to align fitness with faith. He presents three crucial metrics for assessing fitness motivations: defeating sin, serving others, and glorifying Christ. Piper discusses the importance of discipline in overcoming laziness without falling into pride. He emphasizes that true strength should be aimed at enhancing service to others and reflects Christ’s glory over personal gain. Ultimately, he advocates for a Christ-centered approach to fitness that prioritizes spiritual over physical appearance.
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Three Metrics To Test Fitness Motives
- Work out to defeat sin, serve others, and glorify Christ rather than for self-exaltation.
- Check motives regularly so fitness becomes stewardship, not an idol.
Discipline Fights Sin But Tempts Boasting
- Discipline can fight enslaving impulses like laziness and ease when pursued biblically.
- Boasting in self-discipline corrupts victory, so humility must guard progress.
Train To Be More Useful To Others
- Aim for fitness that makes you more useful in serving temporal and eternal needs of others.
- Avoid training primarily to be seen or praised by people.
