What has happened to this concept of "best?" Today, there are too many who think they can achieve something special without giving one's best. I do not understand.I read a great quote in our locker room that Coach Keith had put up on our walls: "if you want something you have never had you must do things you have never done." Yet, today there are too many that want everything for nothing. There is a legitimate belief that if I just want it bad enough and have a good attitude I will get what I want. It does not happen that way.
I worry about the next generation losing this ability to give their best. What I see too much of is the concept of getting done. Most just want to get done and never even think about giving one's best. Why?
Here are my thoughts on the subject.
First, we have a society that has moved from a collective mindset to an individual mindset. Why? It sells far more products that's why? Selfishness is more profitable than selflessness. Think of the commercials you see... any of them rooted in any virtue?
Second, we are being appeased from every angle. Appeasement is a dangerous concept and will lull one into accepting what was once unacceptable.
Third, the west openly promotes the idea that if you can't get something there is either something medically wrong with you or there is something wrong with the teacher or coach, but the answer will never be to try harder or do your best.
There are many more thoughts on this issue, but those of us in Christ ought not be caught on the wrong side. We are commanded to give our best in everything. Paul exhorts us to run the race to win and train to win. Christians ought to be examples of how to give one's best in all things. How are you doing with this concept of best?
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"Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one,to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people." Titus 3:1-8(ESV).
Lord, pour out your Holy Spirit on our young people through Jesus Christ, so that they will pursue what is "excellent and profitable" for them!
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