Oh, now that's interesting. What core belief is that? Apparently the concept is that Tebow's Christian beliefs include, at their core, abstinence until marriage. That's right. If you fail that command, you are no longer a Christian. Christianity is a hoax. No true believer in Christ would engage in sexual relations outside of marriage. In fact, the founder of the "most recognized name in infidelity", Noel Biderman, said, "If Mr. Tebow is indeed abstaining from adult relationships, I would encourage him to find a nice lady or two and enjoy his youth and fame as much as possible."
So confused on so many levels. Christianity is not based on premarital sex. Christianity is based on the belief that we're sinners. The starting point to becoming a Christian is not perfection, but perversion.
Do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God (1 Cor 6:9-11).But those of this world that are hostile to God "although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them" (Rom 1:32).
How many problems do I count in that one little story? Christianity is not based on perfection (sexual or otherwise). The reality of Christianity is not dependent on Tim Tebow's (or anyone else) ability to achieve perfection. Sex is not about recreation. Keeping sexual relations for marriage and for marriage alone is not something to be ridiculed. Indulging in sin and encouraging others to do the same is not something to be proud of. Being willing to indulge lust rather than value Christ or even other people is not a trait worth encouraging.
Rest assured. If they find that Tebow has remained true to his convictions, they will not pat him on the back and affirm his courage. If they find that Tebow has not remained true to his convictions, it is not a reflection on the reality of Christianity. And it isn't open-minded, good-hearted, moral people who would seek to miss the point and besmirch someone who is recognized as moral.
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It really is a strange thing isn't it; someone like Noel Biderman may one day join Jesus at his banqueting table while others who have lived "decent" lives will be thrown into Hell fire. This is so difficult to grasp that most don't. They can't see how someone, like, say Ted Bundy, the infamous serial killer and rapist, could be "saved", and they themselves be worthy of condemnation. The ears don't seem capable of hearing us insist that we all are worthy of it.
One of the amazing things about God and His grace is indeed that a Noel Biderman or a Ted Bundy can be forgiven and saved. Of course, on the face of it Noel Biderman hasn't the slightest chance of that, having engulfed himself in the direst of sin and embraced it with vigor. On the other hand, God saves whom He will save, doesn't He?
I agree. If the entirety of Christianity is based on abstinence, how hopeless we would be. I hope that Tim does stay true to his convictions, not for the sake of this challenge, but for HIS glory.
This "challenge" is, to me, another example of how some cannot handle what the mere mention of Christianity or someone living a solid Christian life says to them about themselves. Their own sinfulness is reflected back onto them and the guilt is unbearable. To see a Tim Tebow maintain is an uncomfortable reminder of the consequences of their rebellion. To see him falter would reassure them until the next Tim Tebow comes along.
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