It seems that recently, I have been reading a lot about athletes and even referees who are not playing by the rules. Barry Bonds is about to surpass Hank Aaron's all time home run record of 755. Unfortunately, he is surrounded by allegations and innuendos regarding steroid use. Then there is the Tour de France rider, Alexandre Vinokourov, who has been banned because of blood doping charges. There is also Michael Vick, charged with dog fighting. Finally, there is NBA referee, Tim Donaghy, accused of having made improper calls to shave points. Even my beloved Penn State football team has a shadow cast upon them as several players were disciplined for an off campus fight. What is going on?
Paul exhorted Timothy, "if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules" (2 Timothy 2:5 NIV). There is way that we believers should live, so that we do not bring reproach upon ourself or others who bear the title, "Christian." The sports world is getting a black eye. Let's not be too critical or judgmental. Instead maybe we need to evaluate our personal behavior and lifestyle in light of God's Word.
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