This is Yul Brynner in the Ten Commandments. What?!?
So, before you get offended by the title, I must say that this is an often misquoted line from The Ten Commandments. I try really hard to make sure that everything that I write about in my blog is true (Take a lesson from me Fox News). So, I was about to talk about this quote as being from the movie, The Ten Commandments, but after some brief research (approximately 30 minutes, yeah that’s right. Now you know why if I am busy I don’t blog), I discovered that this line was made popular by Billy Crystal. I always assumed he was quoting the movie. I know he was doing Yul Brynner doing a Bible character, but I thought the line was a parody of a true line from the movie. Oh well. It makes me wonder what else Wikipedia has lied to me about (don’t get me started).
Alright, back to the blog. I have blog ADD or ADHD or whatever the heck they are calling it these days. Oh look, a bird is outside. How pretty. Anyway, just to be clear, I am NOT a Tim Tebow fan. I think he is anywhere from a horrible to a mediocre quarterback. As a matter of fact, I think he is improving to be a mediocre quarterback. So, why the hype? You can’t turn on any sports channel without hearing significant talk about this man. What is up with that? Well let me tell you, it is for one reason, and one reason only: He is an in-your-face, kneeling and praying, God-loving Christian. And just to make things clear, I am not writing that as a good thing.
Once again, cards on the table, I am a Christian. I take my beliefs very seriously, but I am no Tebow. Also, I must say that I do NOT blame Tebow for the persona that has been created. I don’t know the guy, but I get a real sense that this is who he actually is, cameras or no cameras. So, I blame the media, and I blame the thousands, maybe millions of fans that are looking for a Christian Hero. Again, I do not write this as a good thing. This is something that people do, they need a symbol, hero, and/or leader of their own personal cause. I live in Wisconsin, and no one knows this more than Packers fans. Do you remember a guy by the name of Brett Favre? He is like a fallen angel around here, and Rodgers is the risen lord. It’s crazy! So, maybe this blog is not about Tebow, but about the phenomenon of Tebow. Why do people crave a representative for their own beliefs. Why is it so important to show the world proof that you are “Right”?
Unlike many people, I do not have a problem with people sharing their faith. However, here are a few rules that I devised for sharing one’s faith:
1. The listener should have a choice. This could easily be my only rule. I feel like I should be able to watch a football game without someone giving me their opinion about how I should be. Again, I don’t think Tebow is intending to do this, but I do believe as the media discuss his actions it becomes so in the face that it is annoying. You love God. We get it. If I thought his actions were actually encouraging others to love God, I think I would be for it. Unfortunately, I think it hardens those that do not believe in God and I think it gives believers a holier than thou attitude, an attitude that I personally wish would die.
2. Once the listener has made their choice, respect it. Here is one of my biggest pet peeves: Two people walk up to my door. “Hello sir, have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour?” “Why yes, yes I have.” I reply. And then they proceed to convince me to go to their church and believe their beliefs. Uh Hello? McFly? Did you not hear me? We are on the same team? But it is clear to me by the way they talk to me, that we are not, we are not on the same team.
3. Have a relationship with the person you are sharing your faith. Why would a stranger listen to anything I had to say? Why would they believe my word over a friend’s? As a matter of fact, this is biblical, but I won’t go into it now.
Every time. What happened to praying in a closet?
4. Keep it Real. I don’t know Tebow and as I stated above he may be genuine. If he is genuine, then we will never hang out, but if he is not, then I hope he reads this blog and takes it down a notch.
I predicted a big victory for the Patriots over the Broncos and I got it. Was it Tebow’s fault that they lost? No. Did he play decently? Yes. Is he still a mediocre QB at best? You got that right. Did Jesus help him win all those games this year? Maybe. Surprised? Regardless of whether or not you believe Jesus is on Tebow’s side, it doesn’t matter. If He is on his side, He is on his side regardless of what you believe. So, chill out. Saturday Night Live did a skit on Tebow and people lost their freakin’ minds. Guess what? It was funny. Don’t be offended. Let your God be the same God regardless of what other people say or do.
I actually don’t have a problem with the concept that God has had a hand in this Tebow business. He should never have been a first round pick. Quite frankly, he should never have won at least three of the games that the team did win this season. Tebow has made a lot of money and he is getting a lot of press, and as a result, God is getting a lot of press. Maybe that is what He wants. Or maybe God wants Tebow to be rich and famous, so he can build a $3 million hospital in the Philippines. Who knows? But I am confident in one thing, you don’t need a Tebow to believe in God. So, maybe my message is to you, Tebow fan … take it down a notch.
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Can you imagine what it would be like to make a statement and have everyone believe it to be true? Think about it. Google my title. You will find it quoted as from The Ten Commandments. As a matter of fact, you will have more difficulty finding a website that does NOT say it comes from that movie. Crazy huh? Well anyway, I got to go exercise my right eye, it is getting kind of weak. I read with my left eye covered for an hour and it will be all better. It makes sense, because I am right-handed. I need to do this anyway, as one always remembers what they read better when they read with only their dominant eye. I’m just sayin’ …
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