1 Corinthians 13;4 clearly states that the best kind of love, agape love, which is a determined, serious love – is a kind love. It’s a kindness that is interested in the good of others and is eager to make itself helpful or available for serving others.
The Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti was leading his bobsled team in the Innsbuck Olympics in 1964 to a first place finish after his final run. Only one racing team remained, led by Britiash athlete Tony Nash. As Nash and his team got ready to run, Nash noticed a critical bolt on his sled had snapped off at the last moment. Word of this disaster got to Monti and the Italian bobsledder removed the corresponding bolt from his own sled and sent it over to Nash. Nash fixed his sled and raced, setting a course record and winning the gold medal. Did Monti forfeit his win? Not really, because he became famous for his sportsmanship and kindness. Wouldn’t it be great that if we were to become famous at all, we would be known for our Christian kindness?
