Seriously...was he throwing down shots and hitting on women? What gospel account is that story in?

 

Your statement, while correct, isn't applicable to Josh Hamilton, IMO.

 

It's in the 2nd chapter of Liberations. I think that's in the Old Testament.

This part of your quote sounds to me like you are lumping all Christians who profess publicly in a sporting venue together, perhaps I misunderstand.

but I just can't stand the "look at me , I'm a Christian!" types who are into more no good than those that don't make a Public Service Announcment everytime they do something for the Church.

 

There was also a follow up sentence which went into it a little further, maybe I should have used a comma as not to confuse you:idunno:

Plus you left off the first part of that sentence as well. Talk about taking something out of context.

Of course if thats all you read, it will sound like that, but thats why I wrote more than just that:thumb:

There was also a follow up sentence which went into it a little further, maybe I should have used a comma as not to confuse you:idunno:

Plus you left off the first part of that sentence as well. Talk about taking something out of context.

Yes, I forgot, you are a genius and I'm an idiot. That's why I asked if I was mistaken, wouldn't want to offend a Christian brother.

Talk about lambasting a guy over a mistake, there's your Christian attitude showing it's humble spirit. King David was one after God's own heart yet he took Bathsheba for his own and had her husband killed, yet somehow I imagine I'll see him in Glory. Were you one of Job's friends?

Yes, I forgot, you are a genius and I'm an idiot. That's why I asked if I was mistaken, wouldn't want to offend a Christian brother.

Talk about lambasting a guy over a mistake, there's your Christian attitude showing it's humble spirit. King David was one after God's own heart yet he took Bathsheba for his own and had her husband killed, yet somehow I imagine I'll see him in Glory. Were you one of Job's friends?

 

Whatever man, you took a portion of a sentence and tried to single me out as saying I had a problem with outspoken Christians when I had already said I had no problem with Warner or Tebow until photos of them licking whip cream off young co-ed's breasts in a bar surface. Yet you kept right on asking me the same redundant question when I had already answered the question, talk about beating a dead horse trying anyway possible to put me in a position to appear as if I have a vendeta against outspoke Christians spreading the Gospel, which I don't, just phony's and posers.:deadhorse:

To be perfectly honest, I find it extremely annoying and self-serving when anyone, whether they be an athlete, famous person, or average person, attempts to push their faith off or shove it down others' throats unless it's in a religious setting such as a church. At least some, Warner & Tebow, seem geniune about it.

I hear everyone (almost) jumping all over a man who was once a top prospect, then went to the bottom and lost it all. He became a Christian and was able to overcome all his demons. Is it annoying to some to hear Josh spread the good news, so what. He is an excited individual that was able to overcome great odds to clean up his life and save a career in baseball. I think he is a great showcase for what Jesus Christ can do when you turn over your life. Am I disappointed he fell off the wagon, of course. But I know that we all sin and every sin is equal in God's eye. So, I will not judge him and will continue to pray that he remains sober (with God's help). I am not sure why this turned into how annoying his testimony has been and how outspoken Christians should keep quiet for everyone else's good, but it has. I am proud to be a Christian and I sin all the time, not willfully, but I am human. There are a lot of things I am not proud of in my past but I pray everyday for God's love and grace and forgiveness. I am glad he forgives. We should all be praying for Josh instead of bashing him. I am quite sure he is embarrassed by his sin.

Whatever man, you took a portion of a sentence and tried to single me out as saying I had a problem with outspoken Christians when I had already said I had no problem with Warner or Tebow until photos of them licking whip cream off young co-ed's breasts in a bar surface. Yet you kept right on asking me the same redundant question when I had already answered the question, talk about beating a dead horse trying anyway possible to put me in a position to appear as if I have a vendeta against outspoke Christians spreading the Gospel, which I don't, just phony's and posers.:deadhorse:

You can drop the paranoia, I was asking because I didn't understand you clearly. Now I do.

^So a teenage kid lying to his parents about what time he got home the night before is equal to a married man cheating on his wife or murder? I don't buy that for one second.

^So a teenage kid lying to his parents about what time he got home the night before is equal to a married man cheating on his wife or murder? I don't buy that for one second.

 

I feel ya:thumb:

I can relate to Hamiltion..

I hear everyone (almost) jumping all over a man who was once a top prospect, then went to the bottom and lost it all. He became a Christian and was able to overcome all his demons. Is it annoying to some to hear Josh spread the good news, so what. He is an excited individual that was able to overcome great odds to clean up his life and save a career in baseball. I think he is a great showcase for what Jesus Christ can do when you turn over your life. Am I disappointed he fell off the wagon, of course. But I know that we all sin and every sin is equal in God's eye. So, I will not judge him and will continue to pray that he remains sober (with God's help). I am not sure why this turned into how annoying his testimony has been and how outspoken Christians should keep quiet for everyone else's good, but it has. I am proud to be a Christian and I sin all the time, not willfully, but I am human. There are a lot of things I am not proud of in my past but I pray everyday for God's love and grace and forgiveness. I am glad he forgives. We should all be praying for Josh instead of bashing him. I am quite sure he is embarrassed by his sin.

 

Well said SLD. Every point you made was spot on.

^So a teenage kid lying to his parents about what time he got home the night before is equal to a married man cheating on his wife or murder? I don't buy that for one second.

 

So all you hardcore Christians agree these actions are equally sinful?

So all you hardcore Christians agree these actions are equally sinful?

Sin separates you from God, doesn't matter how we view them. Hamilton needs to repent.

Sin separates you from God, doesn't matter how we view them. Hamilton needs to repent.

 

That's not what I asked....