Finish Strong

One of NC's great educators and citizens passed away this week.  His life was an example of someone finishing strong.  

• He never stopped living.  Even in the face of criticism.
• He was gentle and respectful.
• He listened.
• He liked people
• He did not compromise his beliefs.

Bill Friday lived in sharp contrast to many in today's culture who: 

• blame others for their own wrong decisions.
• are risk averse.
• bully and coerce others.
• distrust people.
• have no basic beliefs.

The Bible encourages to finish strong.  Live a life dedicated to Christ all the way to the end.  The apostle Paul says "run a good race."

Perhaps the best summary for Christian living is found in 1 Peter 3:8-9:

• Live in harmony with one another.
• Be sympathetic.
• Love as brothers.
• Be compassionate.
• Be humble.
• Do not repay evil with evil.
• Do not trade insult with insult.
• Bless others.

Sounds radical, but it works.