Video of the Day: Clip from the 1995 film “7 Days in Utopia”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us, 1 Peter 2:11-12.
Biblical Connection:
The game of golf can be extremely cruel and unforgiving. Yet, how you respond to adversity often dictates your degree of success. This is the back story for 7 Days in Utopia following the embarrassing professional debut of Luke Chisholm played by Lucas Black. When Luke Chisholm breaks down in Utopia, he meets rancher Johnny Crawford played by Robert Duval who begins to mentor him. Utopia serves as a transition for Luke to rebuild his confidence and public image.
As a former mini-tour member and PGA Tour qualifying school participant, the game of golf can bring you to your knees. One bad break and lost ball derailed any chances of making the 36-hole cut. Yet, the Bible calls Christians to higher standards. Peter writes about sinful desires waging war against your soul, likely thinking about how fear caused him to publicly deny knowing Jesus three times. When temptation comes creeping at your door, look for the way out, 1 Corinthians 10:13.
Closing Song:
The golf of game can bring out the worst in human beings. Individuals who can resist the desire to break or throw a club display is a sign of self-control. Yet, there are more wars in life, often coming at your weakest moments. Therefore, guard yourself with prayer, setting up hedges of protection when a sport begins to stifle your soul.
by Jay Mankus
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