Competition, when not played for money as if it were a job, in my opinion,
can build character.  Why?  Because, you cannot always win but sometimes you
can and do win.  The competitive sports I played in as a kid, track and
field events when I could see, and wrestling after going blind, really did
help build character and, in fact, some of the things I learned from my
coach are still principles I live by today.  I also have watched my youngest
son in Karate since he was 14 years old.  He is now 23 years old, 6 foot,
and weighs about 250 pounds so he ain't no little boy any more.  He keeps
his competition in the tournaments in Christian perspective and although he
never graduated from high school, he is one of the hardest workers I have
ever seen.  He makes a good living, too, in the business He owns.  He is
also got a big heart when it comes to the Lord and wants God to be number
one in his life at all times.  Yet, when it comes to sports, he is
competitive.  sure, he loves to win but losing doesn't stop him.  Do you see
a Christian principle there for life?  I do.  It is easy to get pride mixed
up with accomplishment and the character trait of not giving up when things
don't go your way.  The bottom line is, Who is Jesus to you?  If He isn't
Lord, pride is all you've got and it won't take you to Heaven.

Phil.


Jesus Is Your Problem Not The Devil.  Luke 12:5
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