Saturday, 14 July 2007

Sports

Occasionally, you'll hear that "sports is their religion." I understand the comment and realise it refers to the intensity and dedication some have for sports. I find sports to be something of a distraction from the serious. I can get into a game and even be known to read the sports page first sometimes before the front page.

To some, sports is life. An athlete recently welcomed to the LA area earns in the neighborhood of $1 million a week for his sport. If he's earning that much, imagine what the owners are earning. I think that represents serious business, but not a religion.

In contrast, some make sport of their religion. This is a serious problem. Let's not play games with our faith or put faith in our games. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

1 Chronicles 16:29 (AMP)
29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name. Bring an offering and come before Him; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness and in holy array.
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm very interest by your "put faith in our games" comment. I to are not a sports guy, more computer really! But there is a big push for "Sports Ministry" in the church and army. Is there a place for this?

11:36 pm
Jim Knaggs said...

I believe there is a place. I've seen it work. In Australia, it's a natural.

7:31 pm

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