Why should we have the goal, or prize, clearly in view? In a long race, such as a marathon, the finish line is not in sight at first.
عَلَى سَبِيلِ ٱلْمِثَالِ ،‏ حَثَّ ٱلْمَسِيحِيِّينَ فِي فِيلِبِّي أَنْ يَعْمَلُوا بِكَدٍّ مِنْ أَجْلِ خَلَاصِهِمْ .‏