Principles of Competition in Christian Athletics
Explore the foundational principles of competition in Christian athletics, emphasizing glorifying God in all endeavors, doing one's best with a focus on serving the Lord, and persevering through challenges. Drawing parallels between sports and the Christian life, these principles inspire athletes to strive for excellence while keeping their faith at the forefront.
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PRINCIPLES OF COMPETITION
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION God is my audience and He gets the glory 1 Cor 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION God is my audience and He gets the glory John 17:4 I have glorified Thee on the earth: I have finished the work Thou gavest me to do.
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION I will do my best in practice and in competition Col 3:22-24 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye service, as men pleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; unto men; inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION Paul knew sports and compared the Christian life to them 1 Cor 9:24-27 receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. that beateth the air: that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 24Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one 25And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all 26I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one 27But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION Even though God is our audience others are watching Recent tournament in western PA
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION Defeat does not discourage Prov 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION The fruit of the Spirit can be shown when we practice and compete Gal 5:23, 24
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION Love giving (example of the PCB basketball coach) Joy- gladness for others Peace- harmony with team mates Longsuffering- patient perseverance Gentleness- moral integrity
PRINCIPLES APPLY TO ANY KIND OF COMPETITION Goodness- goodness Faith- belief in God Meekness- mildness, the proper way to react Temperance- self control
WHAT KIND OF COMPETITOR ARE YOU? Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. CONFIDENCE COCKY Says the Lord helped us Says we are #1 Encourages an opponent Trash talk
Ignores refs bad call and Confronts ref focuses on next play Plays with same intensity Score determines effort regardless of the score Praises teammates Showboats and brings glory to self
Respects coaches and teammates Respects self over coaches Respects and even commends opponent s good play Treats opponent as enemy
Is content out of the spotlight Gives best effort at practice Loves the spotlight Gives less than best at practice Focused on pleasing God Will to win Focus on pleasing self Fear of losing or failure
