"Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. " Proverbs 11:3 NLT
Abraham Kiptum, Kenya's Half Marathon record holder, was deemed the most likely of Kenya's runners to beat Eliud Kipchoge in Sunday's London Marathon. Sadly though, this talented runner wasn’t even allowed to be at the start line. You see, two days before the 26.2 mile race was to begin, Kiptum was suspended from competition following an Athlete Biological Passport violation. In other words, Kiptum was found guilty of doping, for which the iconic event has a zero-tolerance on. Hugh Brasher, Event Director for the Virgin Money London Marathon said, "Cheats will be caught and there is no place for them in marathon running."
And while it's uncertain what the future will now hold for Kiptum, there is one thing that is certain... his deceptiveness and dishonesty did not go undetected nor did it go unpunished. Nobody's will. The Bible is very clear of that saying, "dishonesty destroys treacherous people." And if a "treacherous" person is someone who is guilty of or characterized by betrayal of confidence or trust, being labeled a "cheat" is certainly not helpful when seeking a job, a sponsor, a spouse or a friend.
So by all means resist the temptation to cheat my friend. It will not only cause separation between you and God but could very well destroy your relationships, your reputation and your future. Trust God to give you what you need instead.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that our deception is never truly kept hidden and no matter how hard we might try to cover up our dishonesty we will be found out. Help us to live lives of integrity not only to honor You but to avoid the negative consequences that come from doing otherwise. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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