The Hypocrit on the Gridiron

During the past football season much has been made of Tim Tebow and the practice of Tebowing, named for the player's habit of kneeling down after a touchdown or win presumably to honor Jesus. If Tim Tebow must thank God publicly for every touchdown and win, should he not also honor Him for interceptions and losses? He might pray for forgiveness, improvement or to give thanks for the lesson in humility. It is funny, but many Bible Thumpers appear as though they have never read the Bible. During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus pretty much says thou shalt not Tebow (Matt 6:5-6). Tim Tebow certainly puts one in mind of the hypocrite in the temple.

Apocalypse When?

A pastor from Oakland, Harold Camping, has gained some media traction by claiming that Judgment Day will be tomorrow. He predicts that a great earthquake will start in New Zealand and work its way around the world. It is silly to even try to place a date and hour on such a thing. In the Matthew chapter 24, Jesus' disciples ask Him when He will return and the timing of the end of the world. Jesus enumerates the various events that will occur. Then He says in verse 36, “'But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angles of heaven, but my Father only.'” So, these apocalyptic preachers should take a clue from the leader of their church and their followers had better educate themselves.