Disclaimer - There may be some spoliers, but this is not a recap. If you would like a recap of the show you can check out my blog, Kristy dares. or my favorite BL blog written by Jen Wielgus.
Jesus explained Biblical principles using what was common to men (and women) in His day. He used coins, sheep, and oil for lamps. Today, I am using the black team, Dr. H, and Jessica's relationship. Read on folks. Read on.
1. The black team is the team with nothing against them, but themselves. They have the seasoned vet, Bob Harper as their trainer for pete's sake. They win challenges AND they win weigh ins. However, this week they find themselves in an argument "dumb as poo". Apparently a member of the team said that another member has a low IQ and that they are smart as rocks and dumb as poo. Ouch. The victimized contestant cries to Bob about the situation and after some Harper advice decides to let the team know how she feels. In Bob's words, "The black team is cracked." Galatians 6:10 NLT reads, "Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone--especially to those in the family of faith."
We, as Christians, can be quick to call it when someone does something dumb as poo. I know that can be a challenge for me, but just as this type of drama could crack the ridiculously strong black team. It could also crack the ridiculously strong body of Christ. The Biggest Loser teams are fighting for their earthly lives. We fight for our souls. There isn't time or room for such bickering. Let's do good to each other. Our success depends on it.
2. Dr H. Oh how I can't stand Dr. Doom! I all but change the channel when he does his segment, but my ears are super sensitive to the word "diabetes". You see my mother has been fighting an intense battle with diabetes for years. I absolutely hate that disease. After seeing my mother delusional and passed out by the effects of diabetes, and having the paramedics over so much in the middle of the night that they know my family, I feel like I have the right to hate it. Anyhow, this week Dr. H diagnosed Ramon (who is 27) with diabetes. He does so while scolding him and letting him know that he will not sugar coat the truth. "Sugar coat"? Really??? Yes really. That was a quote. It got me thinking about truth Truth. Truth is good. Ramon needed to know that he he was a diabetic. Otherwise he could have brought himself unknowingly to a diabetic coma, a fatal diabetic coma. But geez. Consider this. Ephesians 4:15," Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ." So here's The Truth in love. There's a disease called sin. It's a horrible disease, and the effects are grave. I was born with it, and I'm sorry to say that you were too. It can be scary, but I have the BEST news for us. God sent His son, Jesus Christ who was never infected by this disease, to die for us so that we can have life after all. It's a simple cure. We simply have to believe that Jesus is God, and that God raised Him from the dead, so that we can live. Believe it, say it like you mean it. Then you will be saved and free to live life in the freedom that Christ gives. It's a new life, but The Spirit of God lives in us to help us live that life. There's a whole family of people to help you too. Even when we fail, we can find forgiveness in Him.
3. Jessica's relationship. Jessica was in a relationship for 6 years. She was thin at the start of it, and her ex had a jealous streak for sure. He found a way to make her feel special and have her all to himself without causing too much raucous. The way was food. In the 6 years that she was with him, she gained 135lbs. Yes, her ex had a problem, and yes, there definitely should be some sort of personal responsibility on Jessica's part. Here's the thing though. It's the exact same situation in relationships that are "unequally yoked". The weight gain doesn't happen overnight, but slowly and surely the more you surround yourself with sin and worldly perspectives the more it WILL affect you and become part of you. This is especially true in dating relationships. It's even true with Twitter. God's been challenging me to consider who I am following. I read Twitter's motivational musings religiously, and lately I'm being challenged with this question. Am I following Godly wisdom or the world's wisdom? 2 Corinthians 6:14, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"
3. Jessica's relationship. Jessica was in a relationship for 6 years. She was thin at the start of it, and her ex had a jealous streak for sure. He found a way to make her feel special and have her all to himself without causing too much raucous. The way was food. In the 6 years that she was with him, she gained 135lbs. Yes, her ex had a problem, and yes, there definitely should be some sort of personal responsibility on Jessica's part. Here's the thing though. It's the exact same situation in relationships that are "unequally yoked". The weight gain doesn't happen overnight, but slowly and surely the more you surround yourself with sin and worldly perspectives the more it WILL affect you and become part of you. This is especially true in dating relationships. It's even true with Twitter. God's been challenging me to consider who I am following. I read Twitter's motivational musings religiously, and lately I'm being challenged with this question. Am I following Godly wisdom or the world's wisdom? 2 Corinthians 6:14, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"
