31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Phil.2:1-11
1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,
2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
7 but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant,being born in the likeness of men.
8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,
10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Summarizing 1 Corinthians 8-10…
A clear command: Flee idolatry.
It is inconsistent with the gospel.
It is an offense against God.
An all-encompassing exhortation: Whatever you do, do it all for the glory
of God.
We glorify God when we live for the good of others.
Those in the church.
Those without Christ.
We glorify God when we realize this is good for ourselves.
Sports and 1 Corinthians 10:31…
Biblical Foundations…
Sports are a good gift from a gracious God given to us for the
glory of God.
Sin includes taking that which is good and turning it into a god.
Good gifts make lousy gods.
Idols always disappoint.
Idols ultimately destroy.
Personal Examination…
Examine your heart.
Examine your mind.
Examine your emotions.
Examine your conversations.
Examine your use of money.
Examine your use of time.
Examine your perspective.
Practical Application…
Use sports to draw attention to God’s greatness.
Maximize sports for their intended purpose (as a way to
worship God).
Keep sports in their proper place (far behind your family and
your church…and a host of other things).
Use sports to express appreciation for God’s grace.
Intentionally and continually offer thanks to God.
Let the enjoyment of sports lead to ever-increasing affection for God.
Use sports to grow in sanctification.
Cultivate humility.
Demonstrate honor.
Develop self-discipline.
Maintain self-control.
Model self-sacrifice.
Value growth in godliness over athletic achievement.
Prioritize what really matters in eternity over what seems to
matter on earth.
Use sports to lead others to salvation.
Final Invitation…
Repent of idolatry (including any and every hint of it).
Rest in Christ (who has paid the price for all your sin).
Rejoice in God…
He is the only One who is worthy of your worship.
He is the only One who can satisfy your soul.
Thanks pastor David!
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