(2Ti 2:5) “And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.” The Lord is using the physical (what men naturally understand) to teach us the spiritual. Men set rules for they know fallen man will cheat or take the easy way to success. There is no short cut to spirituality or service to the Lord. It must be through salvation first and then humble submission to the Holy Spirit. Bow before our Great God and Savior! Serve Him!