"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a
great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders
and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with
perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes
on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy
set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down
at the right hand of the throne of God" (Hebrews
12:1,2).