Topic: Foundation
Standard Excellence is all about finding and approving "things that are excellent." This is a very biblical venture, and the concept can be found throughout scripture.
"That ye may approve things that are excellent..." was part of one of Paul's prayers. (Philippians 1:10)
The goal of any referral agency is to recommend and approve companies in their particular field that excel at their job. There are entire corporations whose sole purpose is to review and rate products. People pay for these services -- as a matter of fact, so do you. Part of the price of that service is passed on to the end user at point of sale.
Why not incorporate that type of process into the everyday life of a Christian? As a matter of fact, many people have mistaken the Christian life for an exercise of disapproving things! The overwhelming instruction in the New Testament is in the spirit of finding and endorsing good. Light removes darkness. Truth removes lies. And the pursuit of excellence will bring your life to a new standard. Standard Excellence seeks to point out particular aspects of a Christian's walk, find ways to improve it, and if necessary, when a dark corner is found, a light might need to be pointed more directly at it.
