Jeebus Hates Tebow

[LuvCuteBoys]

If you asked Tim, he would tell you that there is no difference to his relationship with God this morning than there was yesterday morning. It's only people that do not understand anything about Jesus that have applied His favor to who wins football games.

And LOL @ everyone's comments about Brady, as if he is treated any differently. Brady this, Brady that. Blah, blah, blah. BRADY couldn't do anything without his teammates either. Yes, it was a great pass. SOMEONE had to catch it.

 

[olwyngdh]

there is also Matt 28:19, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..."

There is praying for show, and praying because it's what you do all the time. If Tebow turns out to be a hypocrite like those Jesus spoke of in the verse you quoted, then it will fit-but so far I haven't seen that. From all evidence he lives what he believes, and I'm sure people are working REALLY hard to find evidence that he isn't living it.

If he bowed his head before he ran out on the field, or even crossed himself as a Catholic would, it wouldn't bother me. If it were the occasional spontanious drop to the knees and thank God in the end zone, it wouldn't bother me. The over elaborate pose used constantly that makes it all about him and not about Christ. He comes across as "Look at me, Look at me, see how wonderful a man of faith I am." And there are many, many ways of being a disciple that makes it about God instead of self. I would like to see him setting an example instead of making a spectacle of himself and a mockery of God. He has become the false idol who is worshiped, whether that is what he intended in the begining or not. If he truely believes in Christ, he needs to do something to shift the focus off of him and onto God, and as long as he poses like that for the cameras, it isn't going to happen.

 

[PeterPan09]

If he bowed his head before he ran out on the field, or even crossed himself as a Catholic would, it wouldn't bother me. If it were the occasional spontanious drop to the knees and thank God in the end zone, it wouldn't bother me. The over elaborate pose used constantly that makes it all about him and not about Christ. He comes across as "Look at me, Look at me, see how wonderful a man of faith I am." And there are many, many ways of being a disciple that makes it about God instead of self. I would like to see him setting an example instead of making a spectacle of himself and a mockery of God. He has become the false idol who is worshiped, whether that is what he intended in the begining or not. If he truely believes in Christ, he needs to do something to shift the focus off of him and onto God, and as long as he poses like that for the cameras, it isn't going to happen.

I've been to his games in Gainesville and he did exactly the same thing-bowed on the sideline-win, lose, whatever. Of course, back then there was no controversy about it, nobody was getting big ratings talking about him-so it wasn't on TV. So my question is, if the camera is there waiting, knowing he's going to do it, is it really posing? It's like a guy who bounces the ball 5 times before a free throw, or a batter adjusting his glove after every swing-is he doing it to get more camera time or is it something he always does? And,if it's something he always does, should he stop because now the camera is following it?

Should he say something about the "Jesus" jerseys with his number or any of the other more outrageous things people are saying and doing? I don't think it would hurt, but perhaps he feels that it would only draw MORE attention to him or the inappropriate behavior, not less.

If people want to see him as a hypocrite, they're going to-no matter what anyone says. I've been watching him for quite a bit here in FL and I just haven't seen that.

 

[lillygator]

Or something...

BillFromPA

Then I'm afraid to even imagine what he must think of PSU.

as soon as I read the title and noticed the username I thought the same thing!!

 

[olwyngdh]

And,if it's something he always does, should he stop because now the camera is following it?

Should he say something about the "Jesus" jerseys with his number or any of the other more outrageous things people are saying and doing? I don't think it would hurt, but perhaps he feels that it would only draw MORE attention to him or the inappropriate behavior, not less.

If people want to see him as a hypocrite, they're going to-no matter what anyone says. I've been watching him for quite a bit here in FL and I just haven't seen that.

I remember, at least in his Sr year, it was being made a big deal of in college sports coverage...I don't know about before that, but that was when it came to my attention. And yes, in this case, because the camera's are following it, he should stop and make it less formal because it has become about him rather than his faith. They don't call it praying when they do it on the street, they call it Tebowing. I think he should come out and say something about that, and the jerseys and all the rest. It would give me, at least, a lot more respect for him as a person. Right now, I think he is just an arrogant little twit who thinks he is Christ come again.

I am glad he has people that don't see him that way, and there may be an element of sincerity in his behavior, or at least there may have been at one time. Now? He knows exactly what he is doing, exactly how he has come to be worshiped. He may be setting an example, but it really isn't an example of Christ. If he wants to set an example of Christ, he can spend his off season volunteering for charities, fundraising for charity, donating money to his church or to other charities. Seeing him deliver Meals on Wheels would tell me a lot more about his faith and character than the look at me pose, and would actually set a good example as well as do good in the world. And I am sure that would be picked up by the news too.

 

[Buckalew11]

If he bowed his head before he ran out on the field, or even crossed himself as a Catholic would, it wouldn't bother me. If it were the occasional spontanious drop to the knees and thank God in the end zone, it wouldn't bother me. The over elaborate pose used constantly that makes it all about him and not about Christ. He comes across as "Look at me, Look at me, see how wonderful a man of faith I am." And there are many, many ways of being a disciple that makes it about God instead of self. I would like to see him setting an example instead of making a spectacle of himself and a mockery of God. He has become the false idol who is worshiped, whether that is what he intended in the begining or not. If he truely believes in Christ, he needs to do something to shift the focus off of him and onto God, and as long as he poses like that for the cameras, it isn't going to happen.

And you, the judge.

Tebow will be judged as each one of us will be. If he is doing this with the wrong intent, he'll answer for it. God knows our hearts and judges accordingly.

If you are only judging this young man on his football and his kneeling pose, please, listen to a few interviews and read some interviews. I think you will find that he has his priorities in the right place (at this time) and truly is trying to live a Christian life. He's imperfect, no doubt, but I still think he's seems like a pretty darn good young man.

I've been to his games in Gainesville and he did exactly the same thing-bowed on the sideline-win, lose, whatever. Of course, back then there was no controversy about it, nobody was getting big ratings talking about him-so it wasn't on TV. So my question is, if the camera is there waiting, knowing he's going to do it, is it really posing? It's like a guy who bounces the ball 5 times before a free throw, or a batter adjusting his glove after every swing-is he doing it to get more camera time or is it something he always does? And,if it's something he always does, should he stop because now the camera is following it?

Should he say something about the "Jesus" jerseys with his number or any of the other more outrageous things people are saying and doing? I don't think it would hurt, but perhaps he feels that it would only draw MORE attention to him or the inappropriate behavior, not less.

If people want to see him as a hypocrite, they're going to-no matter what anyone says. I've been watching him for quite a bit here in FL and I just haven't seen that.

Our local HS team has won the state championships games almost season after season lately. Thhis tends to go to the kids heads--they think they are invincible. Yet, there is always a surprise to be found. One group that went through would drop to their knees in prayer for either team when a player when down hurt. Young kids take the initiative in their faith and show it quiteoften, we just do not always hear these type of stories.

 

[lillygator]

I am glad he has people that don't see him that way, and there may be an element of sincerity in his behavior, or at least there may have been at one time. Now? He knows exactly what he is doing, exactly how he has come to be worshiped. He may be setting an example, but it really isn't an example of Christ. If he wants to set an example of Christ, he can spend his off season volunteering for charities, fundraising for charity, donating money to his church or to other charities. Seeing him deliver Meals on Wheels would tell me a lot more about his faith and character than the look at me pose, and would actually set a good example as well as do good in the world. And I am sure that would be picked up by the news too.

oh my goodness . you know NOTHING about Tim Tebow.

 

[PeterPan09]

I remember, at least in his Sr year, it was being made a big deal of in college sports coverage...I don't know about before that, but that was when it came to my attention. And yes, in this case, because the camera's are following it, he should stop and make it less formal because it has become about him rather than his faith. They don't call it praying when they do it on the street, they call it Tebowing. I think he should come out and say something about that, and the jerseys and all the rest. It would give me, at least, a lot more respect for him as a person. Right now, I think he is just an arrogant little twit who thinks he is Christ come again.

I am glad he has people that don't see him that way, and there may be an element of sincerity in his behavior, or at least there may have been at one time. Now? He knows exactly what he is doing, exactly how he has come to be worshiped. He may be setting an example, but it really isn't an example of Christ. If he wants to set an example of Christ, he can spend his off season volunteering for charities, fundraising for charity, donating money to his church or to other charities. Seeing him deliver Meals on Wheels would tell me a lot more about his faith and character than the look at me pose, and would actually set a good example as well as do good in the world. And I am sure that would be picked up by the news too.

When he was a Gator, he spent his offseason in the Philippines serving the poor with his father as a missionary and I understand he plans to continue to do that. He was also very involved in quite a few charities in Gainesville, and now has his own charitable foundation.

This is an example of why he can't win-if he does good things and gets publicity, he's a hypocrite looking for personal glory. If he does it quietly and nobody knows about it, then he's not doing anything for God.

Thankfully, none of us will be his judge. None of us know his heart any more than we know anyone's other than our own.

Would love to go deeper into this need we have to measure our "goodness" against that of others, but I'll be venturing into prohibited territory. What I can say is if you're interested-look up an author named Tullian Tchividjian.

 

[lillygator]

Tebow envisioned a foundation to give back to others during his college career. Due to NCAA regulations, Tebow, along with other University of Florida students, created First and 15. Through this organization, Tebow raised funds for Uncle Dick's Orphanage in the Philippines, Shands Hospital pediatric cancer center in Gainesville and a Disney trip for disadvantaged children. Upon graduation from University of Florida, Tebow launched the Tim Tebow Foundation in January 2010.

The Foundation hopes to use the platform Tebow has to bring faith, hope and love to those who need it. [177] Currently,[when?] The Foundation is outreaching to four projects: the WI5H Program, partnering with CURE to construct a hospital in the Phillipines, Timmy's Playrooms and financial support for Uncle Dick's Orphanage. The WI5H Program is part of the Jacksonville-based wish-granting organization, Dreams Come True. The program aims to bring the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses to life by meeting Tim Tebow. CURE aims to bring healing throughout the developing world, targeting children who suffer from physical disabilities. The Tebow Foundation will partner with CURE to build a hospital in the Phillipines to continue their mission. Timmy's Playroom, an extension of the First and 15 program at University of Florida, will create playrooms in children's hospital throughout the world. Uncle Dick's Orphanage will continue to be supported by the Foundation, as a place where hundreds of children are left homeless or abandoned every year. [178]

Tebow CURE HospitalCURE and the Tebow Foundation announced plans to build a children's hospital in the fall of 2011 in the Philippines, the country where Tebow was born. The Tebow CURE Hospital in Davao City, on the island of Mindanao, will hold 30 beds and will specialize on orthopedics. Construction begins in January 2012 and is expected to open in mid-2013. CURE's 12th hospital worldwide, they hope to heal deformities such as clubfoot, untreated burns, hydrocephalus and other conditions correctable with surgery. The cost of the project, $3 million, will come from donors from CURE and the Tebow Foundation. The hospital will include a Timmy's Playroom, which will bring faith, hope and love to the patients.


also - every game he brings someone to the game - kind of like a wish recepient (not always a child - even adults).....and spends time with them before and after.

 

[lillygator]

http://www.milehighreport.com/2012/1/14/2707164/the-true-greatness-of-tim-tebow

 

[PeterPan09]

Tebow envisioned a foundation to give back to others during his college career. Due to NCAA regulations, Tebow, along with other University of Florida students, created First and 15. Through this organization, Tebow raised funds for Uncle Dick's Orphanage in the Philippines, Shands Hospital pediatric cancer center in Gainesville and a Disney trip for disadvantaged children. Upon graduation from University of Florida, Tebow launched the Tim Tebow Foundation in January 2010.

The Foundation hopes to use the platform Tebow has to bring faith, hope and love to those who need it. [177] Currently,[when?] The Foundation is outreaching to four projects: the WI5H Program, partnering with CURE to construct a hospital in the Phillipines, Timmy's Playrooms and financial support for Uncle Dick's Orphanage. The WI5H Program is part of the Jacksonville-based wish-granting organization, Dreams Come True. The program aims to bring the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses to life by meeting Tim Tebow. CURE aims to bring healing throughout the developing world, targeting children who suffer from physical disabilities. The Tebow Foundation will partner with CURE to build a hospital in the Phillipines to continue their mission. Timmy's Playroom, an extension of the First and 15 program at University of Florida, will create playrooms in children's hospital throughout the world. Uncle Dick's Orphanage will continue to be supported by the Foundation, as a place where hundreds of children are left homeless or abandoned every year. [178]

Tebow CURE HospitalCURE and the Tebow Foundation announced plans to build a children's hospital in the fall of 2011 in the Philippines, the country where Tebow was born. The Tebow CURE Hospital in Davao City, on the island of Mindanao, will hold 30 beds and will specialize on orthopedics. Construction begins in January 2012 and is expected to open in mid-2013. CURE's 12th hospital worldwide, they hope to heal deformities such as clubfoot, untreated burns, hydrocephalus and other conditions correctable with surgery. The cost of the project, $3 million, will come from donors from CURE and the Tebow Foundation. The hospital will include a Timmy's Playroom, which will bring faith, hope and love to the patients.


also - every game he brings someone to the game - kind of like a wish recepient (not always a child - even adults).....and spends time with them before and after.

Look at all those things he does to bring attention to himself! How dare he help all those people and then talk about it so people will worship him!

(just figured I'd save people time and carpel tunnel condemning him for his good works)

 

[lillygator]

and, at the end of the day, he's still a young man - who makes mistakes, who always dreamed of being an nfl qb....so people can hate him and write whatever they want on message boards, while he is living his dream!

I read his book --- on the way to gator games to the family - one of my favorite parts was him talking about one xmas as a poor college student who couldn't afford to buy his mom anything for xmas (I've been there!!) he came home and weeded and tended garden for her. --- I've often wondered what he got her this year....

 

[marcyinPA]

if you asked tim, he would tell you that there is no difference to his relationship with god this morning than there was yesterday morning. It's only people that do not understand anything about jesus that have applied his favor to who wins football games.

yes!!

 

[pat fan]

I've often wondered what he got her this year.

Probably not much. He may be the starter now, but he began the year as a 3rd string bench warmer. They don't give you a raise just because the guys in front of you got hurt/benched. That's not to say a 3rd string bench warmer doesn't make more than me, he just isn't getting Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning $$.

 

[Uncle Remus]

I think Tim probably got caught up in a li'l self promotion when he aligned himself with Focus on the Family doin' that commercial, well, I mean considerin' that Focus on the Family doesn't really represent most Christians' views on women's reproductive rights 'n LGBT equal rights. He does sound like a good kid, just got caught up with the wrong people 'n hopefully he'll learn somethin' from that.

 

[RayaniFoxmur]

I always have to wonder though, would people be as tolerant of Tebow if he wasn't a Christian... and was doing Muslim prayers in the end zone, or giving thanks to the Goddess as a Wiccan. My guess would be probably not.

 

[Nayan]

I always have to wonder though, would people be as tolerant of Tebow if he wasn't a Christian... and was doing Muslim prayers in the end zone, or giving thanks to the Goddess as a Wiccan. My guess would be probably not.

No they wouldn't.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

I always have to wonder though, would people be as tolerant of Tebow if he wasn't a Christian... and was doing Muslim prayers in the end zone, or giving thanks to the Goddess as a Wiccan. My guess would be probably not.

You're right...And that is a ridiculous double standard.

 

[happygirl]

It's beyond sad when people make fun of others for praying to God. I'm myself happy that he not only walks the walk but talks the talk as well.

 

[happygirl]

I always have to wonder though, would people be as tolerant of Tebow if he wasn't a Christian... and was doing Muslim prayers in the end zone, or giving thanks to the Goddess as a Wiccan. My guess would be probably not.

have to love the double standard in the good ole' USA