While double-mindedness is discouraged in James 4:8, there are contexts in which double-mindedness may be useful. A recent Olympic medaled swimmer, realizing that he had devoted his entire life to his craft, came to a conclusion that he had to "get a life" because there is more to life than swimming. When one endeavors to be a star athlete, he must sacrifice a tremendous amount, preventing the living of a normal life. James' caution about double-mindedness concerns trying to split our focus between God and the world. Double-mindedness in the positive sense includes living in the present, learning lessons in order to prepare for a future responsibility in God's Kingdom. As Christians, we must always live in the present, but with a view to the future. There should never be a disconnect between present experiences we are undergoing and the future application of the present lessons we are learning. Christianity must be practiced as a way of life—in the present and with a view to the future. Caleb and Joshua demonstrated a healthy double-mindedness, living in the present with a view to the future, something we must emulate in practical Christian living.