Meditation of the Week: Attitude 1

The purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment.

The attitude requirements of Tang Soo Do are designed to support mastery of the art. The first attitude requirement of Tang Soo Do addresses the purpose of training. Why do we train in Tang Soo Do? We train for mental and physical betterment. We improve our mind and body to be more responsive and agile in various situations. Through regular, consistent, and creative training, we progress toward mastery of the art of Tang Soo Do. 

A similar principle is found in the Bible. The Apostle Paul wrote to his student Timothy to encourage him and provide instruction for his spiritual growth, as well as for the people Timothy ministered to. In short, Paul told Timothy to train—not physically, but spiritually. “For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Tim. 4:8). Godliness—the imitation of God’s character and nature—has lasting value. But where do we objectively learn about God’s character? In the Bible alone, or sola scriptura. Paul wrote again to Timothy, saying, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). The Bible teaches us God’s character. It reproves us by showing where our attitudes and actions do not align with God’s character. It corrects us by refining our practice of godliness. Finally, it trains us in righteousness by challenging us to apply its teaching to every facet of our lives.

  Just as we need to train our bodies toward mastery in Tang Soo Do, we need to train all aspects of our lives toward mastery of godliness (see Philippians 1:6). We accomplish this training by reading and applying the principles of God’s word – the Bible – by faith and in the grace that only God provides. 

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