All In Bible Study - Day 3
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Day 3 – PGA MVP Index
We live in a society of self-promotion. In 2001, a new reality based talent show emerged called "American Idol." We grew up watching TV shows where folks just won money. Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and the Price is Right were staples of my childhood. However, they just won money°.none of the winners became an idol. Something was different about the show American Idol°.they didn't just win money, they became instant celebrities.
Day 3 – PGA MVP Index
We live in a society of self-promotion. In 2001, a new reality based talent show emerged called "American Idol." We grew up watching TV shows where folks just won money. Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and the Price is Right were staples of my childhood. However, they just won money and none of the winners became an idol. Something was different about the show American Idol, they didn't just win money, they became instant celebrities.
Fast forward to present day, the PGA just announced it would begin paying some of their more popular golfers, not based on how many birdies they have, but instead on how many followers they have. The PGA recently created the MVP index which measures social media engagement and how many google searches are done on someone's name. Sports have always been about how you perform on the field. But now, it seems things are shifting from rewarding champions to rewarding "influencers." Thus, the self promotion will continue as more and more athletes seek clicks instead of championships.
Quite literally, there's nothing Biblical about self promotion. Today's study reveals a key theme in scripture and that's humility. Something that is increasingly rare in our culture.
Our purpose here on earth is not Self Promotion, it's God Promotion. We are to glorify God, not self. And the Bible is extraordinarily clear about this. There are some 73 verses in the Bible that call us as followers of Christ to be humble.
Phil 2:5-11
Micah 6:8
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. ( Psalm 25:9)
He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. ( Proverbs 3:34)
Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. ( Luke 14:11)
Here's a call to action: as you go through your day today, look for ways to be more humble. If you go to lunch with a friend, don't brag about your accomplishments. Think about your social media page, is the focus "hey look at me" or is it how can I pray for you today?
Spend 5 minutes today reading God's word, perhaps Phillipians 2. And then spend 5 minutes in prayer talking to God and asking for a spirit of humility.
Be strong and courageous, stand firm in the faith, and have a great day.
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Day 7: Name, Image and Likeness
Recently, a Supreme Court ruling along with a change in the NCAA rules allows college athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness. The argument in favor of this change was that universities were profiting off of the name, image, and likeness of certain high profile players and that all athletes should be able to profit themselves from their own image. This no doubt will drastically change college athletics; not sure if the change will be for better or worse, but different nonetheless. Some athletes, like Alabama's redshirt freshman quarterback who has never played a down have already signed million dollar endorsement deals with companies and agents. Seems to me that student athletes are quickly changing over to student entrepreneurs who also happen to play a sport.
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Day 6: Life's High Wire
You may have heard the story of Philippe Petit, a French acrobat and high-wire artist. In the early 1970s, he heard about the construction of the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. When he saw a picture of their design, it was like he heard a voice calling him to do something startling and risky.
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Day 5: Leaving a Godly Legacy
Proverbs 13:22 says "A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children."
When we think of the word legacy, we normally think of material possessions left to the next generation. Or you think of wealthy folks who have left their names on buildings , bridges, or boulevards.
