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What you meed to know about sports

Sports can be good for you—or bad for you. It all depends on what you play, how you play, and how much you play.

 What are the benefits?

 What are the pitfalls?

 What your peers say

 What are the benefits?

Playing sports can contribute to good health. The Bible acknowledges that “physical exercise is beneficial.” (1 Timothy 4:8, footnote) “Playing sports is a great way to stay active,” says a young man named Ryan. “It’s a lot better than staying inside playing video games.”

Playing sports can promote teamwork and self-discipline. The Bible uses an illustration based on a sport to teach a positive point. It says: “The runners in a race all run, but only one receives the prize.” It then states: “Everyone competing in a contest exercises self-control in all things.” (1 Corinthians 9:24, 25) The point? It takes self-control and cooperation to play by the rules of a sport. A teenager named Abigail agrees. She says, “Playing sports has taught me how to cooperate and communicate with others.”

Playing sports can build friendships. A game brings people together. “Nearly all games involve some type of competition,” says a young man named Jordan, “but if you keep it about having fun, playing sports is a great way to connect with friends.”

 What are the pitfalls?

What you play. The Bible says: “Jehovah examines the righteous one as well as the wicked one; He hates anyone who loves violence.”—Psalm 11:5.

Some sports are clearly violent. For example, a young woman named Lauren observes: “The whole point of boxing is to beat up the other guy. As Christians, we refrain from fighting, so why would we allow ourselves to be entertained by watching others get knocked around?”

To think about: Have you allowed yourself to justify playing or watching violent sports, thinking it will not make you commit violent acts? If so, remember thatPsalm 11:5 says that Jehovah disapproves of the person who “loves violence,” not just the person who practices it.

How you play. The Bible says: “Do nothing out of contentiousness or out of egotism, but with humility consider others superior to you.”—Philippians 2:3.

Of course, any activity involving opposing teams will include a degree of competition. But a win-at-all-costs attitude will only take the fun out of the game. “A competitive spirit can quickly overtake you,” says a teenager named Brian. “The better you are at sports, the more you have to work on humility.”

To think about: A young man named Chris admits, “We play soccer each week, and there have been injuries.” So ask yourself, ‘What factors can make injuries more likely to occur? What can I do to minimize the risk of injury?’

How much you play. The Bible says: “Make sure of the more important things.”—Philippians 1:10.

You need to set your priorities; spiritual things should come first. Most games can last several hours, whether you are playing or just watching. “I used to have conflicts with my mom over how much time I spent watching games on TV when that time could have been better spent,” says a young woman named Daria.

Putting too much emphasis on sports is like putting too much salt on your food

To think about: Do you listen when your parents offer advice about your priorities? A young woman named Trina says: “When my siblings and I used to watch sports and neglect important duties, my mom would remind us that the players were getting paid whether we watched them or not. ‘But who’s paying you?’ she would ask us. What she meant was this: The players already have a job. But if we were to slack off on our homework and other responsibilities, we wouldn’t be able to support ourselves in the future. Basically, mom was telling us that watching or playing sports should not be the most important thing in our life.”

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BIBLE ADMONITION found at Romans 12 : 17--21

17 Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men.  18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men.  19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.”  20 But “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals on his head.”  21 Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.

THREE THINGS MONEY CANNOT BUY

1. FAMILY UNITY -- Brianne, a teenager in the United States, feels that her father places too much importance on his job and the money it provides. “We have everything we need and more,” she says, “but my dad is never home because he is always traveling. I know it’s because of his work, but I think he has a responsibility to his family too!"

To think about: What regrets might Brianne’s father experience later in life? By putting too much emphasis on material things, how is he affecting his relationship with his daughter? What does his family need from him more than money?
Bible principles to consider:“The love of money causes all kinds of trouble. Some people want money so much that they have . . . caused themselves a lot of pain.”—1 Timothy 6:10, Contemporary English Version. “Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.” —Proverbs 15:17, Good News Translation.

The bottom line: Money cannot buy family unity. That only comes from spending time with your family and giving them adequate love and attention.— Colossian. 3:18-21.

2. GENUINE SECURITY ---My mom is always telling me that I need to marry a man with a lot of money and learn a trade so that I can have a good job to fall back on for the rest of my life,” says 17-year-old Sarah. “The only thing that seems to be on her mind is where her next paycheck is coming from.

To think about: When contemplating the future, what legitimate concerns do you have? When does legitimate concern cross the line and become inordinate worry? How might Sarah’s mom provide a more balanced approach to financial security?

Bible principles to consider:“Stop storing up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break in and steal.”—Matthew 6:19.“You do not know what your life will be tomorrow.”—James 4:14.The bottom line: There is more to a secure future than stockpiling money. After all, money can be stolen—and it cannot cure disease or prevent death. (Ecclesiastes 7:12) The Bible teaches that genuine security comes from knowing God and his purpose.—John 17:3.

3. PERSONAL CONTENTMENT --- My parents raised me to live simply,” says 24-year-old Tanya. “My twin sister and I were happy growing up, even though much of the time we had only enough to get by.”

To think about: Why might it be difficult to be content with basic necessities? When it comes to attitudes toward money, what example do you set for your family?Bible principles to consider:“Having sustenance and covering, we shall be content with these things.”—1 Timothy 6:8.“Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need.”—Matthew 5:3.

The bottom line: There is more to life than money and the things it can buy. After all, it is as the Bible says: “Even when a person has an abundance his life does not result from the things he possesses.” (Luke 12:15) Really, the greatest satisfaction in life comes from answering important questions such as these:Why are we here?What does the future hold?How can I fill my spiritual needs?The publishers of this magazine, Jehovah’s Witnesses, would be happy to help you find answers to those questions.
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