This weekend I will travel back to South Bend, Indiana with a group of friends.We will be part of the storied rivalry between two college football perennial powers, USC and Notre Dame. Currently, both teams have lost their swagger and are struggling to regain their reputations.
I have been a long-time fan of USC football. I root for my team even when they are struggling. But it becomes very discouraging when I observe highly gifted athletes play without discipline, determination and devotion. Arrogance is a self-centered pride that will always end in failure. Humility is power under control and always looks for ways to support and lift-up teammates. Unified purpose will develop into a power that will defeat opposition. It works in football, the home and the church. God lifts up the humble but He resists the proud.