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Published on Monday, 08 November 2010 21:25

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An article has appeared on the Jacksonville.com's website concerning religion and sports.  It brings attention once again to the Tim Tebow debate on Religion's role in sports.  Many believe that Tim Tebow should stop mentioning and thanking his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  Others feel that he is not forcing his religion on anyone else so it doesn't bother them.  We others who appreciate the stand that Tim Tebow has taken about speaking up about his Saviour. 

I would just like to point out a few things concerning Sports and Religion:

1.  As we read the bible, it is evident that Paul enjoyed sports or at least used the olympic games as an illustration for believers run the Christian race.

2.  Tim Tebow has never been penalized for excessive celebration by praying at a football game.  By the way, we can never praise the Lord enough, let alone too much.

3.  When we hear of all of the professional atheletes who are guilty of selling and/or using drugs, immoral behavior and ungodly ethics, we should thank God for atheletes who live for the Saviour.

4.  Many have began to worship Mr. Tebow.  We must be careful and remember that while we can celebrate with atheletes in their success, all worship and praise belongs to the Lord.

We know that every athelete receives his gifts and abilities from the Lord, whether they recognize this or not.  So while the world is sick of hearing about our God, we should continue to praise him anyway.

Pastor Carter