Ice Cube, owner of the Big3 basketball league, has some strong words for the NBA and its commissioner, Adam Silver. Speaking to Joe Rogan, the rap icon called out the association for encouraging sponsors not to do business with the three-on-three league, called the NBA “gatekeepers,” and even issued a warning to Silver regarding talent acquisition. One “Fearless” contributor has a front-row seat to the drama. Royce White was a first-round NBA pick and now is a co-captain on Big3’s Power franchise. Royce joins Jason to discuss Cube’s allegations against Silver and the NBA. Plus, NBA champion Draymond Green recently shared his honest thoughts on Royce’s on-court ability. We get Royce’s thoughts on what Draymond had to say.
In our culture, success is based on achievement. We admire those who perform well in athletics, business, and the arts. In God’s kingdom, however, greatness is found in a life of obedience. Jesus embodied this counter-cultural greatness through His…
• Sacrifice. Christ, who was “in very nature God” (Phil. 2:6 NIV), chose to live among us. Laying aside His divine authority, He spent His first 30 years in obscurity and then faithfully carried out God’s plan all the way to His death. Jesus’ days on earth are an example to us of the sacrificial life (Philippians 2:7-8).
• Service. Jesus said He came “to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). During His public ministry, He gave His time, attention, and energy for others. He also fed and healed many people. But Jesus’ supreme act of service was dying on the cross so we might have eternal life.
Our Savior calls us to follow His example of sacrificial service to others (Luke 9:23). It’s a tall order, but one He promises we can achieve with His help: “I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit” (John 15:5).
Bible in One Year: Proverbs 26-28
