For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8
The athletes competing in the Olympic Games have already trained for years and prepared as much as is physically possible to win that elusive, but all important gold medal. It doesn’t matter which sporting discipline is taken up, at individual or team level, you have to stand back and admire their dedication and skill. As you watch your favourite athletes and events, you will see them strain every muscle and sinew to reach their goal. Their years of training all come down to this one moment.
However, the Games have been marred this time because of cheating, mostly but not only, by the Russian team athletes. This brings their reputation down, but also the trust of all other competitors. How do you know if their win was deserved, and clean?
Physical training is limited, and only of little value. Results can be manipulated. Cheaters can win, at least for a while. In contrast, our Spiritual and Godly life cannot be manipulated and we cannot cheat to win, but the goal is so much greater. We strive for an eternal reward, and God is not mocked, or tricked. He knows our heart, and no one will slip past His judgement. That is why physical training is limited, but our Spiritual life is unlimited. I suggest we keep that in mind as we watch the Olympics. The apostle Paul knew what was important, and put it this way:
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
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