V A L U E S

Luke 16:15

Have you ever found your value system to be at odds with that of your teammates or your coaches?  Have you ever seen a player give lip-service to changing just to gain favor with the coach?  Here’s a poorly kept secret – the coach is not impressed.  Today’s scripture shows us why.

Luke wrote the following in chapter 16 and verse 15, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts.  What is highly valued among men is detestable in God’s sight.”  Jesus strongly tells these people that God’s not impressed by their posturing attitudes.  He knows their hearts.

Good coaches can also see through the disguises of players who try to justify themselves.  Some players seem to be constantly framing their failures with excuses and shifting blame to others.  Coaches are not impressed with such attitudes.  They can see their players’ hearts.

As you prepare for competition, make a quick assessment of your value system.  Check it against the one you know your coaching staff holds.  If there’s a conflict, strongly consider making a change.  You’re not fooling your coaches and you’re certainly not fooling God.  They and He can see your heart and they each want the best for you.  Let today’s contest be a demonstration of how well a team can compete when their hearts are in harmony.

Bible Reading Plan:
John 14:22-31
Revelation 2:18-29