Video of the Day: Trailor from 2011 ESPN Films “The Fab Five”
Bible Verse for the Day:
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips, Proverbs 27:1-2.
Biblical Connection:
The Fab Five is one of the greatest assembled class of freshmen basketball players ever to play for the same college. The only other class of freshmen that compares is the UNLV squad led by former NBA star Larry Johnson. What separates the Fab Five from all other groups of players is the cultural transformation and swagger these five young men brought to court each game. Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson were to college basketball what the Miami Hurricane players were to college football in the 1980’s. The Fab Five captivated Americans during an era when college basketball was king of this sport.
Despite all these accolades, this team never won a national championship. The closest the Fab Five came to winning was the national championship game where Chris Weber called a timeout when the Wolverines had no timeouts remaining. Former Philadelphia Phillies Chase Utley was taught a vital life lesson as a child by his father. This message was clear: “don’t tell people how great you are; show them!” King Solomon shares similar advice thousands of years ago. Avoid boasting and telling others about how great and talented that you are. Rather, let your actions speak for you. Perhaps, if members are the Five Fab were humble, we’d be talking about their national titles.
Closing Song:
Embarrassing moments in life have a way of forcing immature men to grow up quickly. May the words of Solomon and the lyrics of Man Up inspire individuals to follow in the footsteps of the apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 13:11.
by Jay Mankus
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