Monday's Important Things

"If you don't do something, then you obviously don't believe its important. Self-control is what helps you to do it."

Part One: Goodness
Part Two: Knowledge

2 Peter 1:5-8
"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. "

And in pursuing knowledge, we arrive at the next step self-control. I could make this the shortest post ever, and as a matter of fact, I don't think I'll waste a lot of words. Self-control is simply making the choice to do what you now know that you should.

If you know that you need to spend more time in conversation with God, schedule some time and do it. If you know that you need to be at open courts to further your game, bring your racquet everyday and do it. If you know that you are to love your neighbor, but you have wronged them, control your emotions and apologize. If you know it is best for the team for you to play #2 doubles instead of #3 singles, adjust your attitude and do your best at it.

Self-control is about bringing action to the knowledge you have gained. It's about doing it. It gives validation to your knowledge and beliefs. If you don't do something, then you obviously don't believe its important. Self-control is what helps you to do it.

Like I said, short, simple and to the point. We will be a team that seeks the best for each other, seeks to know the best way of living and playing, and then puts what we learn into practice. And that will make for a very joyful and memorable season.