To win the battle against “the things on the earth ” ​ — things that appeal to the flesh — ​ we must keep our minds fixed on the things above. Doing this requires effort.
(‏ ١ كو ٩ :‏ ٢٧‏ )‏ وَعَلَيْهِ ،‏ فِي حَالِ أَرَدْنَا ٱلِٱسْتِمْرَارَ فِي سِبَاقِ ٱلْحَيَاةِ ،‏ عَلَيْنَا أَلَّا نُرْخِيَ ٱلْحَبْلَ لِأَنْفُسِنَا .‏