Sports, Christianity & Tim Tebow

[Cieza]

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Tim Tebow makes an analogy that he praises Jesus as often as he can just as a man may tell his wife he loves her as often as he can. The reason this analogy is poor is because Tebow is praising Jesus publicly, while the typical man may repeatedly tell his wife he loves her, but he won't say it repeatedly in front of a public audience.

Furthermore, if Jesus really does know everything and can hear everything, then it shouldn't make a difference to Tebow whether he praises Jesus publicly or in private.

 

[drich0150]

Tim Tebow makes an analogy that he praises Jesus as often as he can just as a man may tell his wife he loves her as often as he can. The reason this analogy is poor is because Tebow is praising Jesus publicly, while the typical man may repeatedly tell his wife he loves her, but he won't say it repeatedly in front of a public audience.

But, what about the "non typical man" who does? He's he forbidden to do so because you would not?

Furthermore, if Jesus really does know everything and can hear everything, then it shouldn't make a difference to Tebow whether he praises Jesus publicly or in private.

Just like the man who praises his wife in public and the way you would up lift yours. It is a matter between the man, and the one being lifted up.

 

[Cieza]

But, what about the "non typical man" who does? He's he forbidden to do so because you would not?


Just like the man who praises his wife in public and the way you would up lift yours. It is a matter between the man, and the one being lifted up.

Why do you suppose Tebow repeatedly praises Jesus publicly but doesn't repeatedly say he loves his wife publicly? My guess is Plummer (I don't know what his religion is) would be just as irritated if Tebow repeatedly said he loved his wife publicly.

 

[ebia]

You're right that it's a poor analogy. My wife is not anybody else's wife. The Lord is Lord of all.

 

[Cieza]

You're right that it's a poor analogy. My wife is not anybody else's wife. The Lord is Lord of all.

That's not why it's a poor analogy.

 

[Forgiven828]

I live in "Gator country". Tim played football here at the University of Florida and I always enjoyed watching him play, but more so, I enjoyed interviews where he always gave the glory to God.

I think that his open and vocal acknowledgement of faith and love for our Lord can help others to stop and think about God.

Imagine just one unbeliever hearing Tim's words and finding his way to ask questions about being a Christian, and eventually believing.

Tim can praise the Lord all day everyday if maybe just one soul will be saved.

 

[Hakan101]

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Tim Tebow makes an analogy that he praises Jesus as often as he can just as a man may tell his wife he loves her as often as he can. The reason this analogy is poor is because Tebow is praising Jesus publicly, while the typical man may repeatedly tell his wife he loves her, but he won't say it repeatedly in front of a public audience.

Furthermore, if Jesus really does know everything and can hear everything, then it shouldn't make a difference to Tebow whether he praises Jesus publicly or in private.

I watched the video, and the analogy is solid. Just as a man is not ashamed to proclaim love for his wife, so Tebow is not ashamed to proclaim love for Jesus. Not sure where you're getting your ideas from.

As for Jesus hearing everything, it seems clear Tebow has such great love for Jesus that he is compelled to praise him out loud, and is not ashamed to do so. He does not come off as proud or arrogant, so he isn't doing this to brag. If he's not praising God to brag, then the only reason he would withhold outward praise is if he was ashamed of Jesus, which he is not.

 

[drich0150]

Why do you suppose Tebow repeatedly praises Jesus publicly but doesn't repeatedly say he loves his wife publicly?

How do you know that he doesn't? Just because it didn't air doesn't mean the man does not acknoweledge his wife publicly. No disrespect to his wife but a football player's acknoweledgement of his wife rarly is a news worthy event.

My guess is Plummer (I don't know what his religion is) would be just as irritated if Tebow repeatedly said he loved his wife publicly.

not sure what you mean here.

 

[ebia]

That's not why it's a poor analogy.

It's a major reason why it's a poor analogy that is more fundamental than yours.

 

[oi_antz]

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Tim Tebow makes an analogy that he praises Jesus as often as he can just as a man may tell his wife he loves her as often as he can. The reason this analogy is poor is because Tebow is praising Jesus publicly, while the typical man may repeatedly tell his wife he loves her, but he won't say it repeatedly in front of a public audience.

Furthermore, if Jesus really does know everything and can hear everything, then it shouldn't make a difference to Tebow whether he praises Jesus publicly or in private.

First Cieza, how do you think this compares to the umpteen times a day we hear Jesus' name used in improper context (ie a cuss word)? Can you not see that there is a right way and a wrong way to use the name of Jesus? What is bad about using it the right way?

Secondly, you are correct, God does know whether you are praising Him in your heart.

 

[Publius]

Tim, we get it already.

I think the same thing every time I see another post by an atheist telling us that atheists don't believe Christianity is true.

 

[Cieza]

I think the same thing every time I see another post by an atheist telling us that atheists don't believe Christianity is true.

My immediate stance isn't that I don't believe Christianity is true. My immediate stance is that there is insufficient evidence for me to believe that there is an omniscient & omnipotent being present in this universe. Once some evidence starts to trickle in, then my belief as to whether or not such a being exists will likely increase. I've given Christians here many outlets through which to show me that evidence, but none have been successful - which clearly suggests that
a) these Christians don't know how to go about demonstrating that a fully omniscient & omnipotent being exists
b) these Christians are incapable of doing anything other than offering words in their attempt to show that such a being exists
c) an omniscient & omnipotent being doesn't really exist

 

[Publius]

I've given Christians here many outlets through which to show me that evidence, but none have been successful - which clearly suggests that
a) these Christians don't know how to go about demonstrating that a fully omniscient & omnipotent being exists
b) these Christians are incapable of doing anything other than offering words in their attempt to show that such a being exists
c) an omniscient & omnipotent being doesn't really exist

or

d) many Christians have given you many fine answers, but you just aren't interested in the truth.

 

[salida]

He is proud of his faith-good!

 

[Thusia Zao]

He's giving praise in ever facet of his life including his job as a football player. What's not to commend?

If you don't like hearing him praise God every time, then don't watch him.

 

[Forgiven828]

He's giving praise in ever facet of his life including his job as a football player. What's not to commend?

If you don't like hearing him praise God every time, then don't watch him.

 

[homewardbound]

I don't know whether to be amused or irritated by all the furor over Tim Tebow's displays of faith. Every Sunday I watch player after player exhibit self-indulgent histrionics that say, "Look at me! Look how great I am! Celebrate ME!" And yet one man, who professes his faith (which, by the way, is nothing new in pro sports) and makes a simple gesture that says, "Lord, how great You are. Thanks." catches so much flak.

 

[Sketcher]

Why should I have a problem with what Tebow does on the field?

 

[Cieza]

I don't know whether to be amused or irritated by all the furor over Tim Tebow's displays of faith. Every Sunday I watch player after player exhibit self-indulgent histrionics that say, "Look at me! Look how great I am! Celebrate ME!" And yet one man, who professes his faith (which, by the way, is nothing new in pro sports) and makes a simple gesture that says, "Lord, how great You are. Thanks." catches so much flak.

These players who celebrate after a touchdown are crying out, "Look at me". So when Tebow praises Jesus after he scores a touchdown, it appears as if he's crying out "Look at me". If Tebow cares one iota about how his passion for praising Christ is interpreted, he should know better than to do it on a platform where most post touchdown celebrations are interpreted as "Look at me".

 

[Hakan101]

These players who celebrate after a touchdown are crying out, "Look at me". So when Tebow praises Jesus after he scores a touchdown, it appears as if he's crying out "Look at me". If Tebow cares one iota about how his passion for praising Christ is interpreted, he should know better than to do it on a platform where most post touchdown celebrations are interpreted as "Look at me".

That's one way to look at it. But after seeing this video, we know he doesn't do this to brag about himself. He's giving God glory in a place where other players only glorify themselves.