Chapter 1 of Game Day for the Glory of God by Stephen Altrogge is a presentation of the gospel. I love the fact that Altrogge makes the point that sports cannot bring glory to God apart from a life that brings glory to God. He makes it crystal clear that one's life cannot glorify God outside of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Altrogge states:
"This is the foundation of living a life that glorifies God. The gospel of Jesus Christ is what makes it possible for us to glorify and please God in all that we do. Those who aren't reconciled to God cannot obey him." (pg. 22)
If we are to use sports as a platform to glorify God, we have to make certain that our lives outside of sports glorify God. The atoning work of Jesus Christ makes that possible. Do you know Him as your Savior and Lord? For an ESPN highlight-type version of what that means, check out Romans 6:23.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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