The Treacherous will be Held Accountable

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.” Proverbs 11:3 CSB

In a story titled “Former NCAA runner demands ‘stolen’ championship be returned after loss to biological male, it was reported that “Former collegiate runner Minna Svärd demanded her “stolen” championship be returned years after placing second to a biological male in the 2019 NCAA Division II Women’s 400-meter hurdles. “It’s time for us to speak up and actually tell people about how we feel and what we’ve been going through,” the track and field star said Wednesday on Fox News. “Nothing about it is fair. It’s not okay that NCAA is allowing this to even go on. They absolutely need to be held accountable for what they are allowing female athletes to go through. It’s not fair.’”

And, you know, while it can be extremely frustrating to watch dishonest people gain victory by competing under false pretenses (in this case, a biological male with a clear advantage over a woman competing as a female), the Bible tells us that “the perversity of the treacherous” will ultimately destroy them. It may take time but, one day, they will be held accountable to God for their actions, even if the world refuses to hold the person accountable. Which means the NCAA, the male who ‘stole’ the championship, and all those who stood by and let it happen will be made responsible for their actions that brought about the unfair loss. 

So, knowing that God sees and knows everything, have nothing to do with the deeds of darkness my friend. Stand up for those who are seeking righteousness by refusing to compromise to the narratives of this world at the expense of the absolute truths laid out in the Bible. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that people of integrity are guided by the Spirit but those without integrity are guided by the flesh which will lead to their destruction. Help us to be people of courage who speak up for what’s right and defend the rights of those being wronged. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!