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"And if your
right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you... (Matthew
5:20). Jesus used this figurative illustration to demonstrate the depth of
commitment one should have toward pursuing godliness and achieving eternal
life.
Trevor Wikre, a guard for Mesa State College, put a literal spin on the
words of Jesus when he literally had his pinkie finger amputated so that he
could play football. Wikre shattered his finger in practice and needed
season-ending surgery to repair it. Instead, Wikre decided to have his
finger amputated so that he could continue to play. Imagine that! So
committed to a game that he would cut off his finger rather than to miss his
season.
While I'm not sure anyone should be so committed to a "game" that they would
be willing to take such extraordinary steps to play, it sure does help to
bring into focus the words of Jesus. Just how committed are we to allowing
nothing to stand in our way of getting to heaven? To what degree are we
willing to sacrifice in order that we might remain holy? What price have
you paid, or are you willing to pay to be a disciple of Jesus? Trevor Wikre
sacrificed his finger just to play a game. What are you willing to
sacrifice in order to go to Heaven? Give it some thought. |