He who honors God

[hecatr]

The look on Abrahams' face as he watches Liddell says a lot. He found no pleasure in his own victory, because he was running to ease his own doubt that he belonged in crusty, conservative British society. But simply winning a race, no matter how much notoriety it earns you, cannot cure your demons. His victory was in vain. Liddell's was not.

[nikanj]

I'm not religious but I found the story of Eric Liddell and he conviction when confronted with a moral conflict inspiring.

[santacreuza03]

yes, if you honor God you are on good hands!

[djrinpoche]

White Christians were much faster when they disrepected people of all other colors. Civil righrt s for all seems to have slowed them down. I'm sorry white Christians.

[kday1131]

FACT: tebow watches this as a pregame warm up

[ThisIsVeryFakeAndGay]

Two words: Tim Tebow.

[celebrim1]

I loved this movie ever since I first saw it at age seven. I've always wished that I could see Liddell run for real, and see what the people who watched him reported.

Watching Tim Tebow play, I now feel like I have.

[essie311]

Tim Tebow has definitely seen this movie

[7Godspeed]

Godspeed those who step into who their meant to be!

[7Godspeed]

Awesome!

[seiko1965]

He truly was a Godly man. RIP, Eric

[tazwildcat7]

eric liddell was my true life top hero role model of all time, it saddens me those same people he gave up his life from today would kill white men scotish in thier back yard, im 1/2 a scot i have a eveil just pure evil stroy becuase of a chinese man, i wisih liddel left them to rot in hell, as they porbally were wons that cut his throat, i do not know whole truth behind his death in china, but he should have helped his own back yard.

[tazwildcat7]

I wish they added a 2 minute clip with him plying rugby for scotland awsome movie my fav all time

[pratienza2]

To quote: "God made me for a purpose, and He ALSO made me fast, and when I run, I feel His pleasure." This is a story of the human spirit and triumph, bit Eric showed that with Purpose is what his race was all about.

[KnightOwl2006]

I love the team spirit they show here. They all rejoice when a team mate wins. No jealousy, no drama.

[tigerchief]

if God is white, then he must have a sick sense of humor because the brothers will never let another white man win a race again.

[KnightOwl2006]

@tigerchief God isn't about race. Apparently you are obsessed with it.

[watchful38]

@tigerchief Hey, man, miracles do happen! Don't count the White man out! LOL. God can do anything, even with the worst of material! A retired Catholic priest in Canada.

[ArticleTen]

Where oh where are the men of God like that today? 

[redbaron932]

thanks for the upload great scene

[BimberMistrz]

I'm an atheist and "Chariots of Fire" and "The Mission" are amongst my favourite films. People who post comments here like "God exists!", "Honor Jesus!" or "God does not exist!" clearly missed the point of the movie. It's not about god, it's about kind, honest people who fought for what they believe in. Abraham fought prejudice an finally realised that his love for Sybil is more important. Eric believed running was his purpose. For me, Eric's Theme is Vangelis' most beautiful cue.

[gloinstrong]

@BimberMistrz You clearly missed the point of the movie. If you didn't realize, Abraham realized that winning didn't fill the void in his heart, but when he sees Eric Liddell. He realizes that Eric runs for something for purposeful, something more deep, that he could ever hope to copy. Did Abraham seem happy at the end? No. Was Eric happy at the end? Yes. Eric believed that he could Glorify God through running, not that running was his purpose.

[21shergar]

Interesting that Abrahams converted.... He found contentment later in life; gold was not enough.

[scatmanwfm]

@BimberMistrz Liddell didn't believe running was his purpose, just look at his missionary work in China. Yes the movie was overcoming life's obstacles and fighting for what you believe that's exactly what Liddell did. Believe it or not he lived for God and to claim that the movie has nothing to do with God when the man gave up the most important day of his life for his belief in God is ridiculous.

[ferrucciog]

"I believe God made for a purpose, He also made me fast... when I run... I feel his pleasure" ...great lines! great movie! unique score! unforgattable classic!

[runnmd]

This always makes me think of my father. He loved to talk about running and taught me everything I know. My dad made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run, I feel his pleasure.

[olejohnny64]

great film! but there is no god!!!!!!!. 

[mrwhatever213]

@olejohnny64 shut up with that! you know that how> you have no idea, and wont until it's to late. when your dead, you will know.

[antiquax]

If only more Christians were as good a man as Eric Liddell

[dessert57]

@antiquax yes but it's just humorous that Eric was played by gay actor Ian Charleson (who dies of AIDS just a few years later)

[FloridaAdventuring]

@dessert57 You find that humorous?

[MrDkollasch]

@antiquax If only everyone were as good a man as Eric Liddell

[essie311]

@antiquax Tebow?

[OpTicR4al3]

This is the real god watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

[getlikemc]

this movie always make me cry

[itkapatanka]

is it just me or did Ian have nice smooth thighs?

[Babsy6677]

@itkapatanka haa haa! Yes I think he certainly did ;)

[SoccerRockNY]

One of the best films in contemporary times, hands down. I had purchased years ago a VHS copy; I definitely need to buy a DVD of this.

[relder1100]

God Bless You Both. 

[MsFreedom2fly]

I loved the book about him; "Eric Liddell- Men of Faith" Never seen the film so now I want to!! :) God bless you Mr. Liddell someday I will shake your hand and thank you for what you have done!!

[dandydon777]

One of the most moving scenes in the history of film. He does indeed honor those who honor Him!

[alnwicktkd]

I'm atheist but I do believe there is beauty in throwing yourself into ambition to strive to be all you are capable of being and still be humble in the exaltation of victory and if checked by defeat not to feel bitter but to admire a skillfull adversary in his acommplishment's

[micshaz]

@alnwicktkd plz can i quote you on this as one of the best fucking comments I've ever read on youtube.

[alnwicktkd]

@micshaz yeah sure i was feeling pretty philosphic that day

[Certain]

LOL. That was the last time a white guy won a foot race.

[PerignonPop]

@Certain

Ha ha. No quite. Allan Wells of Edinburgh, Scotland. 100m Gold. 1980 Moscow Olympics. I'm guessing that you will be wondering how that happened...

[soplandobelas]

Empieza a correr con la nota en la mano, durante la carrera ya no tiene la nota, pero cuando llega ahí está otra vez. Epic Fail, pero de todas todas, una película impresionante, dirigida de manera perfecta, perfecta en todos sus momentos.

[PerignonPop]

@soplandobelas Well spotted. Very true. They call that a 'continuity error'.

Cinematic history is full of them. Glad it didn't spoil the film for you though.

[TwilightFire]

Wait - I recall reading a story about a British runner who compete in the Olympics.... OOOH! It was Eric Liddell, right?

[ZZYY86]

honor the Lord ur God~~~~~ God first!!!!

[mobytoss]

With hope in our hearts and wings on our heels!

[spiritofdixie]

where does the power come from to see the race to the end...

[Domodeath]

Blessed is he who runs for the name of the LORD!!!!!!!

[Domodeath]

We are nothing, he is all, everything we do is but a dirty rag cloth to the LORD, it is by faith that we are righteous and Holy

[franggio666]

Because God is the most powerful being in the whole existance

[ukisspower]

"those who honor me I will honor" 1Samuel 2:30

This is a Bible quote taken from the book 1Samuel chapter 2 verse 30, ""Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: 'I promised that your house and your father's house would minister before me forever.' But now the LORD declares: 'Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained."

[philipleadbetter]

This scene never fails to move me. Here we go again I have a lump in my throat.

[dopestghost]

The question though is, exactly what is god? I think, or rather, I know modern christianity has got it all wrong. Still, maybe it´s better to honor god without knowing that than not honoring him at all. The western world is in great need of any type of spiritualism to rid ourselves of the notion that materialistic wealth is the meaning of life. This film is great btw, if you haven't seen it, do!

[EthnicGR]

music by Vangelis

[ChristiansofAsia]

Thank you for the upload!

[gtasa310]

I love this guy more than Usain Bolt

[Wimre]

@gtasa310

Yeah, me too! :)

[essie311]

Most Epic Thing Ever

[Calsummersishere]

i'm glad i saw this clip.........it's powerful. thnx for posting it.

running can make you think, you know.

[ElloetteLightbringer]

Am using this clip in my cell group tonight - I hope it means as much to the people I am to share it with. God Bless xxx

[SvalbardJanMayen1976]

that's back in the day a dude could wear a boater hat and people didn't say oh he's gay...

[runnmd]

You can convince anyone of your religious beliefs, so stop trying and focus on the beauty of this. Whatever god you believe, running can make you feel one with it, the earth, the way, the force whatever. All things are stripped away and its just you feeling alive.

[runnmd]

@runnmd that should be "can't"

[GatoDeEscocia]

@runnmd Well said!!!!

[12willie3]

The author of Flying Scotsman (a bio of Eric Liddell) interviewed anyone she could find who knew him--athletes, classmates, fellow missionaries--and NONE of them had a bad word to say about him. Truly a man who glorified God with his life.

[15seahawk]

to do god honor and create that one moment in life when your mind and body are one and their best from discipline and denial is also to honor all that is great in humanity,reguardless of religion or the lack of it.......it is to honor all hunankind.....................­.....Q.E.D. (there lies the solution........)

[Txlonestar22]

DayofStorms. Do not judge people that believe in a higher being such as a god or gods. We are all human and most people in religion have faith because they believe in a world that is full of love and hope. I know there is no factual proof that there is a God but no one can 100% prove that a god or gods does not exist. Have faith in your fellow human beings and let your heart be filled

[bballalonde23]

haha get a life slob

[lediesa]

Life is but a blink of an eye compared to the eternity that awaits us. It's best to figure out our true purpose here. Honoring God fills our souls with joy and peace. I do not call that a waste of time.

[luncheonechelon]

@lediesa

AGREED!

[morandavid575]

@lediesa you just keep on thinking there's an eternity waiting for you because of course us humans are so special and deserve one.

[GatoDeEscocia]

@lediesa What eternity? - So deluded, sooo deluded.

[livinfirefighter]

@GatoDeEscocia

If there is no eternity then there is nothing after death. And death is something then to be reconed with and feared. But as I know My Reedemer lives and I know where I will be after I die, I can do my job to serve and protect and even lay down my life if asked to. I fear no death for I will live forever in eternity with Him.

[adamantium31]

by the sound of it, many members of the LDS church have commented on this. This movie theme with Eric Liddel definitely has merit to what we believe.

[Domodeath]

@lediesa If one wishes to find the meaning of exsistance, why not ask the creator himself?

[relder1100]

@lediesa 

Amen Ledesa. God Bless you

[IcyScythe]

@lediesa amen to that.

[crofton82]

@DaysOfStorms Spelling lessons would be an excellent use of your time.

[Metiphis]

@DaysOfStorms I don't believe either, but it's no reason to be a nasty twat to people who do. Boost your low self esteem a different way.

[mzltv]

@DaysOfStorms you honestly think his life was wasted?

[bja1956]

@DaysOfStorms Do you hold to a strict empirical proof for everything before you can acknowledge it exists? How do you empirically prove that love exists? I have never seen it in a test tube or held it in my hand, but I know it exists. At some level we make inferences on everything or we would believe nothing. We do this in science without having all the details correct, as theory evolves. Likewise, a case can be made for the existence of God by using historical and scientific evidence.

[adamantium31]

that and faith. The Savior never said "Ye are made whole by your perfect knowledge" but rather "Your faith hath made thee whole"

[blagger56]

Probably best to err on the side of caution. If there is a God waiting for us, and you have chosen to ignore Him in this life, my guess is that in the next, you will be shovelling shit for a VERY long time. Anyway, what right do you have to say people waste their life on God? Perhaps you need to look at your own life first, before criticising others, of whom you no doubt know very little. And tell me, how do you know there ISN'T a God. Who told you this and how do they know?

[morandavid575]

@DaysOfStorms truedat

[SummerSunshine1988]

@DaysOfStorms : God does exist.

[KnightOwl2006]

@DaysOfStorms Well stated.

[bijection765]

The moment just before that gun goes off.....

EUPHORIA!!!!!!!!!!!

[RedberetGR]

this is my favorite scene

[sidh05]

Other strange coincidence: almost all the main actors went to India for a film or a serial: Charleson for Gandhi, Farrell for Jewel in the Crown, Cross for Far Pavilions, Havers for Passage to India.

[sidh05]

Haunting because both Liddell, Davis & Charleson died very young in their early 40's, RIP.

[FantasticMrDoc]

which is why I run on the Sabbat ^_^

God loves critters running on Sabbat

[plasticnapoleon22]

RIP eric liddel, for you did scotland well that day, and every other day you lived.

i tear up at this scene every time and im not even scottish nor english, somthing about it just brings us all together, not as nations meeting, but as one, single human race. god bless you eric liddel. RIP

[FantasticMrDoc]

I am an exhibitionist scotish mexican chinese afrocentric rastafarian vudu kind of person, and I also get excited ^_^

[ratsnacage1]

@plasticnapoleon22 Thank You. Thank You.

[journalistgirl07]

tears well up!

[raisehighcarpenters]

Such a powerful scene.

[hertblue]

People like Eric Liddell make me extremely proud to be Scottish.

[hertblue]

When his head tilts and the music starts I can't hold back the tears. Great scene. Great film.

RIP Mr Charleson.

RIP Mr Davis.

RIP Mr Liddel.

[flinkrch]

what is the name of the song???

[DogwoodRicky049]

Eric's Theme - from the soundtrack

[sidh05]

Eric's theme by Vangelis.

[enoch6977]

OMG!!! You were SO RIGHT!!!! How did you know all those things?? I used to not believe in psychics but this has changed everything I believe.

[yourass117]

I know them because I honor god!

[bedspread10]

Unlikely that we'll ever see another movie like this ever being made. Its very British but it's been made so perfectly. Would you believe that I got the

name of this movie from a cranky friend who refused to talk about it non-stop

[tlibber]

Interesting that both Charleson (Liddel) and Davis (Scholz) both died within a year of each other (1990 and 1991) and both died of AIDS. Very sad.

[Iznibz]

R.I.P. Mr. Charleson and Mr. Davis.

[musicsport2]

This wonderful movie has got a Soul !

A.

[mmannozzi06]

what a great scene to motivat me, thanks!

[NICANOR1982]

el también luchó y no lo tuvo fácil.

[bblokes]

top 5 all time flicks. The guy to the left of Ginny looks like Conan O'Brien.

[mwp62]

That's Conan's older brother Joseph O'Brien.

[kiaragrace17]

This reminds me to honor God in the things I do. Sometimes I fail to do so and my tendency is to tell myself how good I am, or sometimes, I see the worst in me. The key here is to offer Him the things we do. Run the race and focus on Him who gives us strength. And everyone of us has a story to tell.

[octopusmagnificens]

@kiaragrace17 And what about Odin?

[Vezzo55]

@kiaragrace17 ....Amen God Bless you

[pazwild]

The Original Flying Scotsman! A true Legend

[humbledog1984]

I am a christian. Ian Charleson was a marvellous actor. I wish he had lived longer.

[williamportor]

All comments on the actors aside...this was a wonderful and inspirational movie. I'll never forget it.

[supersaynboy]

And 0:10-0:15 is just soooo cocky! Amazing.

[supersaynboy]

2:47-2:53 What RESPECT by Abraham.

[supersaynboy]

"Jennie, I believe God made me for a purpose. But he almost made me fast. And when I run, I feel his pleasure" QUE MUSIC!

Awesome!

[efrahedward]

Fully, fully agree! I cannot watch it enough....

[synthisist]

He who honours God! God honours him! An excellent film and really excellent music, (thanks to Vangelis and his famous Yamaha CS80 and Korg PS3300 synths, among others)

Eric was a real Christian with strong principals and a strong faith in Jesus Christ. He stood for what he believed and loved God. We Christians need that commitment to Jesus too. Ok, I'm not going to preach; perhaps plant a seed of faith!

Great music too. That's what helped the film.

God Bless.

Honour Jesus.

[supersaynboy]

Did you see the way Abrahams was looking at him???? "What an athlete!" You know that was what he was thinking!!!!

[anonimus5555]

The best 4 minutes of movie ever made!

[Hesuku]

"...for those who honor Me I will honor..." (I Samuel 2:30)

[anonimomascherato]

oooppsss Liddell, sorry

[anonimomascherato]

The movie doesn't insist much on the homosexuality of Liddle. Nevertheless, it is evident and it gives a further depth to the carachter. You cannot ask more to a Tatcher's era movie.

He was a great man, anyway. His biography show it. We all should have an enormous respect for him both as an athlete and as a human being.

[mwp62]

You are mistaken. Eric Liddell was, in fact, married to Florence MacKenzie, a Canadian, and they had three daughters: Patricia, Heather, and Maureen. There has never been any indication or even rumor of same sex attraction associated with the life of Mr. Liddell. The actor, Ian Charleson, who portrayed Liddell in the movie "Chariots Of Fire" was actively homosexual. Mr. Charleson passed away in January of 1990.

[Hesuku]

mwp62, thank you. It's indeed mouth-opening to see how perverts try to include everyone in history into their filthy camp without conducting a slight authentic research.