The term practice is often associated with Allen Iverson, who when asked at a press conference about practice went off on a reporter for several minutes while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN plays this sound byte every year on its anniversary as well as when discussions about practice come up in sports. Meanwhile, the phrase Just Do It has become the slogan and motto for Nike Sports. There is a portion of scripture which combine practice and do it.
Although He was born and raised in a Jewish family, Jesus had a simplistic way to communicate with people. Jesus used parables, sharing stories that people could relate to and understand. In Matthew 5-7, Jesus speaks for 3 chapters. Jesus spends the first chapter highlighting the proper attitudes God desires. Chapter 6 focuses on motives, giving examples of improper and proper motives people should hold. Finally, in the last chapter of his sermon, Jesus challenges people to be genuine, not fake or phony.
Jesus concludes his sermon on the mount by exhorting the crowd to put his words into practice. God wants His people to listen and do what Jesus says. If we don’t practice what we are taught or apply our convictions, we can become empty suits. Therefore, don’t be hearers of the Word of God, be doers. Practice makes perfect by living out the Bible today!
by Jay Mankus
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