"In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching." Titus 2:6,7
Monday's headlines read, "World-Record Holder’s Coach Arrested in Doping Raid". Jama Aden, 53, coach of 1500-meter world champion Genzebe Dibaba, was taken into custody after a hotel room raid north of Barcelona. In the room he was sharing with members of his group residing there for an altitude training camp, banned substances, including traces of EPO (used in blood doping) were found. It's said that Aden coaches some of the fastest track athletes in the world including three other runners that broke indoor world records in February at a meet in Stockholm.
Sadly, the stories of coaches teaching others to win by any means necessary is becoming all too common. But Paul, serving as 'coach' to Titus, whose job it was to supervise the churches on the island of Crete, wrote, "encourage the young men to live wisely... be an example to them... Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching." He was stressing the importance of leading others by doing what is right yourself so that others might follow, especially those younger or newer to the faith than us. As Titus was teaching or coaching others about living wisely, the way he lived would demonstrate his sincerity and earnestness in bringing others to Christ.
Steve Spurrier, former Heisman trophy winner and legendary coach at Duke, Florida and South Carolina said, "Cheating is cheating. Some coaches believe if you can get away with it, cheating is smart. I have no respect for those guys," And really, if you and I win by cheating, or teach others to do so, have we really won anyway?
Heavenly Father, thank you for giving us the best Coach we could ever follow to get to the finish line and claim the prize of eternal life with you. May we, as Christians, be the same example to others as we help them along their run to that final resting place all winners will enter into. It's in your most precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Peter Furler - No Compromise
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