Every week we run open gym outreaches here in our local
area. It involves players coming in to play hoops and also to hear a devotion
from God’s Playbook. As players filter in it is already obvious that they are sizing
up who they are going to get to run with (especially since the winning team
owns the court…) Basically it is very simple, you need a strong team so you get
more time on the court.
So what type of teammates should one look for at the open
gyms? The typical thought is to put together a team of the best athletes, best
shooters, etc. Yet there is another thing to think about. If you get on a team of ball hogs, your night is
not going to be very much fun.
Life is the same way. It will be full of you having to
choose teammates (i.e. friends, a spouse, business partners, etc.) And the
Bible is clear that you need to choose wisely. You need to choose those that
are going the same direction as you in striving to honor the Lord. You need to
choose those that want to “share the ball” not just be “ball hogs.”
Simply put this week: “The righteous should choose his
friends carefully. For the way of the wicked leads them astray.” Proverbs 12:26
This week think about your teammates. Make sure you have
people around you that are building you up, not tearing you down.
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