Greetings in the marvellous name of Jesus Christ!๐น๐๐
Topic: Excellence In Our Field Of Work Is Remembered By The World. In Addition Having A Good Name And Conduct Are Not Only Remembered For Long Time But High Respect Is Earned!
1 Corint. 9:24. Do you know in the race all runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.
To sum up the verse, Apostle Paul says, "Excel in whatever you do."
Daniel, Apostle Paul, Simon Peter and deacons like Stephen and Phillip excelled in the work they did, fought a good fight and also earned a good name for themselves - being blameless without any reproach.
Other than in the christian faith, we also notice several other people with their passion to excel, became highly successful in their field of profession. And at the same time kept a good name and thereby, earned high respect for their conduct.
Several sportsmen excelled in their careers, but only few are highly respected for their conduct and sportsmanship.
Of the few in India, best examples are Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic world's gifted cricket player, and Vishwanathan Anand, world famous chess player. They are not only admired for their excellent performance in their respective sports field arena, but well respected for their on - field conduct. How true it is?! "Whoever it may be - rich and wealthy, highly statured, President or Prime Minister - respect cannot be demanded. It needs to be earned." Another perfect example, Mother Teresa. She earned a good name and world wide respect for her good and noble deeds. Irrespective of caste, creed, religion, people all over India and all over the world respect her.
On sunday, 20th June, 2021 the sports pages of all the leading newspapers in India have splashed the images and news of one great sportsman and legend Milkha Singh, named as "Flying Sikh" who breathed his last on 18th June. He is well known for his exceptional performance excelling in the "Indian Track and Field event." He was a "multiple Asian gold medalist" and won several other medals. He lost an Olympic medal by 0.1 second on Sept. 6, 1960 at Rome Olympics. How important and significant this 0.1 second in his life which eluded the olympic medal for him, while we often times do not understand the value of time. Milka Singh, "The Flying Sikh" not only excelled in his field of sports, but most importantly has earned a good name for his impeccable and examplary life. Glowing tributes have been paid from the leaders of the nation and several sports fraternity all over the nation.
God is no respector of persons. Be it sports, studies or career! Anyone who has a vision, focused goal, strong desire, determination and discipline can excel. The world remembers people more of those who not only excel in their fields but who be the true ambassadors of the nation...
Have a blessed day and successful new week!๐น๐๐
Benedict James
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