Comments on Kim's Korner: My Tim Tebow Problem

Oh, to be as bold as Tim Tebow. Shame on me. I am ...

2012-01-22T10:31:13.050-05:00

Oh, to be as bold as Tim Tebow. Shame on me. I am quite confident that Tim will have many, many more stars in his crown than I will. Always up for coffee, my friend! (-;

Scott - Thanks for your response and the link to t...

2012-01-21T23:10:45.752-05:00

Scott - Thanks for your response and the link to the foundation. Yes, there are good things going on there and I never said that there wasn't some very good work being done as the result of Tim Tebow's success. I never said I didn't like him, and I am sure I would like him very much if I knew him. I do wish him well.

Simply put, my concerns are about: 1. The media has focus so much on the football wins rather than the deeper significance. How much do you even here about the foundation? 2. While I appreciate your quoting scripture, I am also aware of passages that speak against the public display of prayer. I won't get into a proof-text quoting battle, or a exegesis of the context and interpretation of particular passages - but I will reserve my right to understand the theology of prayer differently than you. I find no value in the public and dramatic display and posturing in prayer. This goes not only for this situation, but for many TV preachers, as well.

Again, thanks for your detailed comment and the time you took to share it. This is clearly something you are passionate about.

Perhaps this would be a good conversation to continue over coffee one day soon.

Peace to you.

If you're looking for "godly significance...

2012-01-21T21:56:48.898-05:00

If you're looking for "godly significance" I would invite you to take a look at what The Tim Tebow Foundation does.

http://www.timtebowfoundation.org/outreach

We are told to "continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God" and "give thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15). This is exactly what Tim Tebow does, both on and off the field.

He's a role model, whether any of us like it or not. We should be praying for him instead of judging him. The world is watching and waiting for him to mess up.

"He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters." - Matthew 12:30

"If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels." - Mark 8:38

Tim Tebow loves Jesus. It shows in his attitude, his work ethic and the way he treats other people. Is Tebow too good? That's not possible, since God wants perfection. However, He will "settle" for faith in Jesus Christ. God loves Tim Tebow, but no more than He loves you and I. It is through faith in Jesus that we may enter into the joy that He offers.

Yes, it is better than football.

David - of course. quickly came to my mind.

2012-01-21T19:17:12.286-05:00

David - of course. quickly came to my mind.

Thank thee for remembering to mention George Fox.

2012-01-21T17:27:04.610-05:00

Thank thee for remembering to mention George Fox.