I think the old coach has a good point, not only about athletes, but also about Americans in general. It’s not so much, “What can I do for my country?” anymore. It’s more, “What can the government do for me?”

Sadly, that selfish perspective on life has creeped into the church. Too many members of congregations are “takers” rather than “givers”. Many professing Christians ought to give themselves a close examination and see if their priorities need to be re-aligned.

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”—Matt.6:33.

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”—Phil.2:3-4.