Human nature is a product of God’s excellent creativity. Everything in mankind-the cells, living tissues, organs and systems– demand excellent functioning of the internal environment of the body in order to be kept alive and active. Any moment there is a distortion of their normal perfect operation, sickness and even death may result. Even at creation, God confirmed that all He created are excellent. “God saw all that he had made and it was very good...” (Genesis 1:31)
Excellence is defined by Encarta dictionary as ‘the state of being outstanding and superior’. Thesaurus describes excellence as ‘fineness, brilliance, distinction, quality, superiority and merit’. The pursuit of excellence lands people on the lap of success, prominence and great accomplishments.
Analyses of several hundreds of people who have accumulated fortunes above the celebrated million dollar mark disclosed the virtue of diligence and excellence. Historical records showed that Henry Ford, who built an industrial empire including the Ford Motor company, began his business under the handicap of poverty and illiteracy. Having successfully overcome and mastered these handicaps through his inventiveness and pursuit of excellence, he emerged as a multi-millionaire. Florence Nightingale gave nobility to the nursing profession in Europe through diligence, dedication and persistence. What may have motivated Albert Einstein to investigate the finding of earlier scientists and to discover the universal formula of energy if not zeal fired by excellence? The same flair for excellence spurred Martin Luther to pursue the reformation of Christian religion during his era.
Every person who hopes to be put on the map of great achievements ought to imbibe the culture of excellence. They should avoid shabby and shoddy deal in preference for unsurpassed performance in the work-place, in business, in marital life and in all walks of life.
