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follow through!
Byron Shenk (a GodThoughts subscriber), is a professor of kinesiology at George Fox University. Kinesiology is the study of human movement and motion. Professor Shenk writes,
"I can tell you that two of the most
important reasons for the follow
through in athletics are 1) accuracy
and 2) prevention of injury."
important reasons for the follow
through in athletics are 1) accuracy
and 2) prevention of injury."
I find the spiritual application to be profound.
#1. Accuracy. James told us that those who don't follow through on their walk with God are in error, they are deluded. "Prove yourselves doers of the word and not merely hearers who are deluded" (James 1:22). Paul said that it is, "Not the hearers of the law who are justified, but the doers of the law will be justified" (Romans 2:13). And of course, Jesus likened those who hear the words of God but do not, "follow through" as those who "build their house on the sand" (see Matthew 7:24-27).
#2. Prevention of Injury. Following through on our commitments and promises help to maintain healthy lives and relationships, but a lack of follow through can bring great harm. Things like, procrastination, broken promises and unfulfilled commitments have all sorts of consequences...all of which are negative.
Isn't it interesting that here again, God's creation provides vivid, living illustration of eternal truths and spiritual realities.
"For since the creation of the world
His invisible attributes, His eternal power
and divine nature, have been clearly seen,
being understood through what has been made,
so that they are without excuse."-Romans 1:20
His invisible attributes, His eternal power
and divine nature, have been clearly seen,
being understood through what has been made,
so that they are without excuse."-Romans 1:20
And finally, a comment from Jesus about the importance of the "follow through," "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:62).
Enough said.
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