Goody Two Shoes

So today's link is an interesting article/opinion piece about why so many people seem to hate Tim Tebow.  I think that the author (who has quite a fun writing style) is on the right track with some of it.  There are so many sports stars and celebrities who are the picture of indulgence.  They party, they sleep around, they live lives of excess.  The world bemoans poor role models.  Then a good one comes along but so many don't like it because he proclaims Jesus and seeks to live it.  It is very reminiscent of the church history book I'm reading.  The early followers of Christ were treated the same way by a culture who thought they didn't fit in very well.  I'm thankful for Tim Tebow, not because I think he is perfect or has no faults.  There is no such thing as a "model" christian and when you put someone on a pedestal, you're just asking for trouble.  I'm thankful that he seems to try to just be real with his love for Jesus and not worry about all those who hate him for being a good guy.  Better to be hated for doing good than for being a jerk.

What counts is that you put up with it for God's sake when you're treated badly for no good reason. There's no particular virtue in accepting punishment that you well deserve. But if you're treated badly for good behavior and continue in spite of it to be a good servant, that is what counts with God. This is the kind of life you've been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss. They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. (1 Peter 2:19-23 MSG)