Last night the Steelers lost to the Denver Broncos. And today all the talk is about Tim Tebow.
Should he be speaking out as boldly as he does about His love for God?
Seems a lot of people are hating. They kind of want him to just shut up. They say if he was humble he would just go off in the corner and do his religion thing alone. He's making people uncomfortable. He's setting himself up for a big crash and burn.
Everyone seems to have an opinion on it and what surprises me most are Christians. Why are they hating on their brother?
I think what we all need to do is stop worrying about Tim Tebow and whether or not he is doing it right or wrong. That's between him and God.
Instead... let's face the reality of why it's bothering us so much. Does it make us uncomfortable to see a Christian that isn't afraid to speak boldly about God because it convicts us? Because we aren't doing it? Because we've been ashamed to speak out about our God and our faith and our love for Him?
Do we feel guilty because we haven't used our platforms in life to share the Good News? To point people to the one who can save them?
Why do we get uncomfortable with a Christian living life boldly? Speaking truth?
Jesus lived boldly.
The disciples lived boldly.
John the Baptist lived boldly.
Maybe it's time to stop focusing on Tebow's speck of sawdust and work on removing our own planks.
Let God be the judge.
I simply fail to see what all the controversy is about.
7 comments:
That is very sad. Seems everyone talking about Tebow on my FB news feed just loves him b/c of his stand for Christ. Haven't heard the naysayers, but geez! I completely agree w/ you!!! The world is certainly bold enough about their beliefs, there should be no shame in sharing ours.
I'm afraid I'm a naysayer, and a Christian. I really don't think God gives two hoots about professional football, and doubt he wants football players to thank him for their talent and victories in a meaningless earthly sporting event. And though we may believe in Jesus, not everyone does, and using a secular sport to espouse a religious philosophy that claims only one way to salvation is misguided. Should Tebow denounce Muslim football players publicly because they won't go to heaven? Let's just keep it to football on the football field.
I agree with you Laura. He's a class act, and I hope my boys show as much courage in their faith as Tebow does.
I agree with you Laura. Do I love professional football? No. Do I think it's a waste of money? Yes. But do a lot of people watch it?? UHM YES. He is utilizing the platform he has been placed in and worked towards to bring glory to God. I don't think there is anything wrong with that! Some people say it's just to get attention for "controversy", but from what I've heard it's the media that is doing that, not him. I hope that if I ever have a boy he grows up to have that kind of courage, and I hope that my daughter finds her a man like that!
I also think we should, instead of saying that he's setting himself up to crash and burn...be praying that he would stand firm and strong against the temptation that he has to face being a professional athlete!
I don't really have much to add to these other comments but to say I agree that he should use his talents and celebrity status to spread the Good News. And I disagree with your anonymous commenter that God doesn't give a hoot about Tebow's talents. God is the one who GAVE him his talents and he most certainly should thank and praise God for them!
I'm sorry, but do you really believe God spends his time giving talent to professional football players? Seriously? From what I can see, Tebow is a gracious, humble, kind and devout man. He can thank God for that. Being able to throw a spiral and win a Super Bowl? Not something God spends his time worrying about, and it's embarrassing to see players thank God for winning a game. Ugh.
Mr. or Ms. Anonymous - you seem to be able to really voice your opinion on this subject when you are hiding behind your anonymity. Maybe you could leave a name next time so we could possibly have an intelligent conversation?
In response to your comment ... I most certainly do think pro athletes should thank God for their abilities. Just the same that the rest of us should thank God for our abilities, whether is is being a great writer, photographer, or being a good cook, etc. Or just being able to provide for our families. Do you think God doesn't care about me being able to stay at home and raise my kids? Providing clean clothes, healthy food, and a loving home? I thank Him every day for that privilege. Should I just assume He doesn't care? No, God knows the very number of hairs on our heads and He does care about every single little thing in our lives. I pray that you will learn that in a very real, tangible way.
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