Blogging about Tiger Woods may seem like piling on, since everybody and his uncle has a comment. Comedians are having a field day. (Did you know that Tiger’s nickname is being changed to “Cheetah”?—ba dup bam.) Even Letterman is milking it for all it’s worth, he of the multiple office affairs. Gillette and Accenture have bailed out on lucrative endorsement deals. I wonder if Buick will, too? They’re probably thinking it’s a good thing he was driving an Escalade when he hit the hydrant.
I think there are a few things worthy of note for Christians. For one, it may slightly reduce the allure of the phrase “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” No, it doesn’t. Bimbos with cell phones will sell you out in Vegas and Windermere and anywhere else. What’s done in the darkness will eventually come out into the light.
Second, it is an illustration for all women to remember. Men have compartmentalized brains. They think that what they do in one part of their lives has no connection with the people in other parts. Wrong again. Everything is connected.
Third, it’s not technology’s fault. I saw an article online that read, “Are text messages ruining our lives?” It’s not the cell phones. It’s the brain dysfunctions of the cell phone users that is ruing people’s lives and reputations.
Finally, the place where reconciliation most needs to happen is between Tiger and God. I wonder if Tiger is aware of how powerful repentance and faith in Christ can be? Forgiveness from the cross of Christ is the beginning of true healing, far more important than media spinning, public mea culpas on Oprah, and paying off Elin.
Sounds like Tiger was a big sinner. Jesus Christ is an even bigger Savior.
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Straight talk. Real hope.
12/17/2009 - Posted by L
Depends on who is doing the judging and what their motivation is: Personal gain, malice, or love for that persons soul? Only the words of Scripture should be used to determine how, when & why one should judge. As with adultery, using the Word shows the sin, opens the door for repentance and being saved. That far outweighs any good deeds which can never secure a place in heaven.
12/17/2009 - Posted by K
I totally agree with TC. I've been saying this for days. Look at the people pointing fingers. I'll bet they've pretty much all done something not to be proud of at some point.
12/16/2009 - Posted by TC
Jesus said "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" and "Do not judge others or you will be judged" He also said that anyone who breaks the Law in one part is guilty of breaking the entire Law. This leaves us all guilty of breaking the entire law, including that of adultery. In addition, no one mentions all the charity work Mr. Woods has done. One cannot build up ones self by tearing down another.
