During his 2021 Big 10 press conference, Northwestern’s head coach Pat Fitzgerald was asked about the NCAA allowing players to receive money for their name, image, and likeness. The coach responded, “Yeah, you know, I just told the guys in our team meeting when we had it; I said, Listen, you got to understand this is a job and use it the right way and use all the resources we have around you, including your family, to make sure that you lock into smart deals, great deals, and you also understand the big picture here. A lot of you guys are going to be NFL players; let’s not put your market level down here. So be really patient, work through it the right way.” It was a warning to his players not to compromise their other commitments and goals.

Malachi 2 – The Holy Calling 

While many college coaches address the pitfalls that come with the new rule changes, in Malachi 2, the prophet warned the priests and the people to stop compromising on their commitments to God. The priests were to honor God’s name and turn away from sin as they warned the people of Israel to avoid worshipping idols. 

God calls all believers to live honorably in His name and set a godly example for others. Sadly, the people of Israel were marrying unbelievers and worshiping false idols. 

The Kingdom Coach and Athlete live their lives honorably for Him and set a godly example for others to follow.

Bible Memory Verse – “For behold, ‘the day is coming, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and every worker of wickedness will be chaff; and the day that is coming will set them aflame,’ says Yahweh of hosts, ‘so that it will leave them neither root nor branch.’” Malachi 4:1 (LSB)

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