I pray for the wisdom to humbly accept wise counsel from those you have placed in my life. PRAYĭear Heavenly Father, thank You for your Truth that helps to develop me into a better woman. Did you know that just like iron sharpens iron you can help to sharpen your friends and they can help to sharpen you You won’t get a sharp edge on you, but you will be closer to God and more courageous and ready to follow God. So I encourage you to listen to wise and sincere counsel over only your feelings, embrace the truth even when you don’t want to hear it, and allow God to use these sharp situations to grow you into the woman He is calling you to be. In Proverbs 27:17 it says that friends sharpen each other just like knives can sharpen each other. It’s not a comfortable situation but it’s one that will make you wiser, stronger, and more capable. The scripture compares this to iron sharpening iron. God places people in our lives to help us become better. But I was reminded of Proverbs 27:17 that says: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (ESV) War Room Bible Study Book includes 5 scriptural lessons and inspiring movie clips found in the new Kendrick Brothers movie War Room. I knew it was true but in situations like this our flesh wants to protect our feelings and become defensive. I had a friend tell me a hard truth to accept about myself the other day. – Proverbs 27:17 ESV TODAY’S ENCOURAGEMENT By participating in a discipleship group and embracing the five commitments of a Spiritual Ironman, you will remain sharp, and you will help sharpen others. Push past that discomfort! Your team will be better off when you respond with godly action.Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Iron Sharpens Iron is a six-lesson Bible study designed to help men get in the Word and into each other’s lives. It’s extremely hard to remain positive when things aren’t going your way or when you need to confront a fellow teammate. 20 Sheol and Abaddon c are never satisfied so the eyes of man are never satisfied. 19 As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the true man. 18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. Iron would never become sharp without friction.īeing a godly teammate can be very uncomfortable. 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Iron sharpens iron by rubbing against each other. Picking up your teammates when they become discouraged, talking to them privately when they are bringing negativity to the team, or bringing accountability to a variety of other situations are all qualities seen in a godly teammate. Rather, it presents an opportunity to guide your peers to be the best they can be. The phrase iron sharpens iron is found in Proverbs 27:17: As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. A proper response to negative personal circumstances is a crucial piece in being a godly teammate.īut what is it that we are called to do in order to build up those around us? According to Proverbs 12:26, “One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.”Īthlete, what a disservice you do to your fellow teammates if you don’t hold them accountable in truth! No, this doesn’t give you permission to heap insults and negativity on those around you. Your witness for the gospel will shine brighter to your coaches, teammates and competitors when you continue to demonstrate positivity and a spirit of helping others in adverse situations. There is a mutual advantage when you rub two iron edges together the blades become sharper, causing the knives to become more effective in their ability. How should you respond to losing your starting spot, losing consecutive games, or struggling to perform at a high level? It may seem impossible to be a godly teammate at your lowest, but it’s during these times in your life and athletic career where you can be a better teammate than you ever were at your highest. The expression iron sharpens iron is discussed in Proverbs 27:17: As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. But the true qualities and character of teammates are shown when things aren’t going as planned. Youngs Literal Translation Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. World English Bible Iron sharpens iron so a man sharpens his friends countenance. King James Bible Iron sharpeneth iron so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. It calls for actions and responses that may be uncomfortable, but all the more rewarding.Īny athlete can be a great teammate when he or she is a regular starter on a winning team and everything seems to be going in the right direction. Iron sharpeneth iron so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. However, being a godly teammate calls for a higher standard than just simple humane gestures. Some obvious answers that come to mind are qualities like picking up after practice and bringing high energy into the locker room. What comes to mind when you think of a good teammate? More importantly, what comes to mind when you think of a godly teammate?
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