"You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." Deuteronomy 25:15
Due to the controversy at last year's Great Scottish Run half-marathon in which some competitors claimed the course was shorter than the stipulated 13.1 miles, race organizers set out to once again measure the route this past weekend. And while for the average runner the alleged 200 meter shortage might not matter, for professional runners like last year's winner, Callum Hawkins, who set a new course record, the difference could be crucial. If the course, or its measure, is found to be inaccurate, the winner's record and the times and titles of many others could be in jeopardy.
Did you know that the Bible also warns us of the dangers of inaccurate measurements when it commands us to, "have accurate and honest weights and measures"? This order issued to the Israelites was a call to honesty for all God's people-especially in the workplace and when selling goods. You see, to use different weights and measurements, or deceptive practices, to cheat someone was inexcusable and left them, as it could us, in danger of being labeled hypocrites.
And while an inaccurate measurement of a race distance might cost someone an official time or title, dishonesty at home or in the workplace could cost much more. Why? Because as Christians we are called to deal fairly with others that we might be set apart. To do anything less might not only cost us our reputation but cause us to be labeled as hypocrites as well, damaging our credibility to share the Gospel.
Heavenly Father, thank you for being the example of fairness and honesty. Help us to treat others in the same way that we might be an example of faithfulness to your commands and honesty in the workplace. Help us to be set apart and to lead others to you through our actions. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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And while an inaccurate measurement of a race distance might cost someone an official time or title, dishonesty at home or in the workplace could cost much more. Why? Because as Christians we are called to deal fairly with others that we might be set apart. To do anything less might not only cost us our reputation but cause us to be labeled as hypocrites as well, damaging our credibility to share the Gospel.
Heavenly Father, thank you for being the example of fairness and honesty. Help us to treat others in the same way that we might be an example of faithfulness to your commands and honesty in the workplace. Help us to be set apart and to lead others to you through our actions. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
www.team413.org
Alive and running - Kristian Standfill
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