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Vanity is why you're failing
Wanting to look good isn’t wrong in itself. But here’s what I’ve learned over the years, and I want you to hear this:
Vanity cannot stay a strong enough reason in a Christian man. As, at its core, vanity is the antithesis of what we stand for.
Think about it. Vanity is about me, about feeding my ego, about how others see me. And when we make our journey about vanity, we’re building our foundation on sand. When the compliments stop coming, when the scale isn’t moving, when that reflection in the mirror doesn’t give us what we’re looking for—what’s left? Nothing. We’re left empty, discouraged, and defeated.
But here’s the thing: We are called to more. We’re called to something deeper, something that lasts. 1 Timothy 4:8 says, “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” Our fitness, our strength, our discipline—it’s not about vanity, it’s about godliness. It’s about honoring God with the bodies He’s given us so that we can better serve Him and fulfill our purpose.
If your “why” is rooted in vanity, it won’t last. It can’t. Because vanity is temporary, fleeting, shallow. But when your “why” is anchored in Christ—when you’re working on your health to glorify Him, to serve your family, to lead others—that’s when everything changes. That’s when this journey becomes more than just lifting weights or eating clean—it becomes worship.
So, I want to ask you today—what’s driving you? Are you chasing validation from others, or are you building a foundation on something that will actually last?
If it’s vanity that’s been creeping into your motivation, let me invite you to shift your perspective. Let’s reframe this journey. We’re temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Every choice we make about our health should be an act of stewardship, a decision to honor the God who entrusted us with this body.
And I’m not saying it’s easy. I know how easy it is to fall into the trap of caring too much about appearance, about what others think. But here’s the challenge: Will you come with me? Will you step out of the mindset that vanity creates, and step into the purpose God has for you?
Because when you start training, eating, and living for something greater than yourself, that’s when you find true strength, true discipline, true transformation.
I’m on this journey, and I’m inviting you to come with me. Together, we can make our fitness a reflection of our faith, not our ego. Let’s run this race in a way that glorifies God, not the world.
Will you come with me?
Vanity is why you're failing
Wanting to look good isn’t wrong in itself. But here’s what I’ve learned over the years, and I want you to hear this:
Vanity cannot stay a strong enough reason in a Christian man. As, at its core, vanity is the antithesis of what we stand for.
Think about it. Vanity is about me, about feeding my ego, about how others see me. And when we make our journey about vanity, we’re building our foundation on sand. When the compliments stop coming, when the scale isn’t moving, when that reflection in the mirror doesn’t give us what we’re looking for—what’s left? Nothing. We’re left empty, discouraged, and defeated.
But here’s the thing: We are called to more. We’re called to something deeper, something that lasts. 1 Timothy 4:8 says, “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” Our fitness, our strength, our discipline—it’s not about vanity, it’s about godliness. It’s about honoring God with the bodies He’s given us so that we can better serve Him and fulfill our purpose.
If your “why” is rooted in vanity, it won’t last. It can’t. Because vanity is temporary, fleeting, shallow. But when your “why” is anchored in Christ—when you’re working on your health to glorify Him, to serve your family, to lead others—that’s when everything changes. That’s when this journey becomes more than just lifting weights or eating clean—it becomes worship.
So, I want to ask you today—what’s driving you? Are you chasing validation from others, or are you building a foundation on something that will actually last?
If it’s vanity that’s been creeping into your motivation, let me invite you to shift your perspective. Let’s reframe this journey. We’re temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Every choice we make about our health should be an act of stewardship, a decision to honor the God who entrusted us with this body.
And I’m not saying it’s easy. I know how easy it is to fall into the trap of caring too much about appearance, about what others think. But here’s the challenge: Will you come with me? Will you step out of the mindset that vanity creates, and step into the purpose God has for you?
Because when you start training, eating, and living for something greater than yourself, that’s when you find true strength, true discipline, true transformation.
I’m on this journey, and I’m inviting you to come with me. Together, we can make our fitness a reflection of our faith, not our ego. Let’s run this race in a way that glorifies God, not the world.
Will you come with me?