The life of the Christian is , as Christ assures , a struggle for the kingdom of heaven ( Matthew 11 : 12 ) .
The end for which these gymnastic exercises were undertaken was the laurel - wreath bestowed on the victor in the public games .
The life of the Christian is , as Christ assures , a struggle for the kingdom of heaven ( Matthew 11 : 12 ) .
The end for which these gymnastic exercises were undertaken was the laurel - wreath bestowed on the victor in the public games .