NFL, NBA, OLYMPICS certainly have their following, ‘religious’ following.
Maybe not quite so much anymore for some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional sports celebrate those approaching perfection that we can’t reach.
But we sure can criticize those who are almost perfect.
We rally others in the pastime\/hobby of discussing the faults of professionals that are broadcast to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where does that leave us who are far down the list of anything close to their level ?
If I realize I’m not good enough, I will spend my time pointing out the faults of others who are paid enough to get soundly critiqued for every mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, if I realize I’m not good enough [as a person] inside, I will spend my time finding fault with anyone somehow less good enough than me.
Maybe that will make me better ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Actually, a Bible verse fits to cover all this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The fear of man brings a snare.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you fail to see the connection with others to make ourselves seem better–
— Just thinking about someone else’s faults is a fear that traps us.
— Even further, wondering what someone may think or say about us is a snare.
— Thinking about what we would say to a certain person, or to an anonymous person can take our freedom and rob us of useful thought and time.
— Criticizing can be a serious waste—and a snare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fear of man can be a plague—but there is a better way, in the very next verse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The fear of man is a snare.
Whoever trusts in the Lord will be safe.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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