Tim Tebow

First of all, I'd like to congratulate the Broncos on their win this weekend. I didn't watch the game, but from what I've heard, it was pretty epic. Could the Broncos make it to the Superbowl? We will just have to wait and see.

I have heard a lot about QB Tim Tebow recently. Not just about his incredible arm, but his open Christianity. It's not every day you hear of a football player thanking God for each successful play. For that matter, you don't often hear about football players mentioning God positively, period. So Tebow is refreshing in that light. But I have a few concerns.

First of all, are we so starved for a professed Christian that we cling to every time Tebow bows his head? I understand that he is a role model for sports enthusiasts and other players who have been criticized for their beliefs, and "tebowing" has provided a way for players to acknowledge Christ when they otherwise are not allowed to. I am glad for this. Censorship of Christianity is a very real thing, and it won't be going away any time soon. So any bit of encouragement is good.

But with that said, are we putting Tebow on a pedestal because of this? He is only human. Granted, a very talented human, who has brought his team to the playoffs. But how many other teams are in the playoffs? How many other quarterbacks work as hard as Tebow? Let alone the other players on each team. Or are we making Tebow into an icon of public Christianity, and lifting him up higher than he should be? Are we making him an idol?

Take a look at this.

This concerns me. I don't know if it bothers you, but when a man is compared to the God of the Bible, something isn't right.

What happens when Tebow does something to shatter this glossy image of himself? He is only a man, and prone to making mistakes just like the rest of us. Are we setting ourselves up for a huge disappointment when this shining example proves to be only human after all?

Let's keep things in perspective here. Tim Tebow is a very talented quarterback, he plays for a talented team, and has had a very good season this year. But he is not the first, and he won't be the last. Cheer for him, for his team (if you must), but remember he is just a man.

And remember who we should be lifting up and telling the world about. Here's a thought. If we sent as many tweets about Jesus Christ as have been sent about Tim Tebow, what an amazing witness that would be!!