Millions of men and women love sports. In fact, many are obsessed with their favorite sports teams. I understand this because I am the same way. I am obsessed with my favorite sports team (the New York Yankees and New York Jets). Unfortunately, many times in our love of our sports teams, we forget the importance of loving God. So I write this blog as a reminder to focus first on loving God, before we love our sports team.
Proverbs 18:24 (KJV)
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
One of my best friends is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Every time the Steelers lose and the New York Jets win, he hears from me. It is usually via text or a phone call. Of course, if you follow football you know this doesn't occur too often. He and I go way back to my freshman year in college, I love him like a brother. I texted him right after the Steelers lost to the Cowboys because I knew I had one day to gloat ( the Jets were playing on Monday night). When we were in college I was blessed to have him as a designated driver on many occasions. But like a lot of people- we were not perfect. There were times when I drank and probably should not have drove. We were just fortunate/blessed enough to never have a situation together like Jerry Brown and Josh Brent of the Dallas Cowboys. Wine is a mocker, drinking alcohol and driving is never alright. People who do it always feel they can "handle their liquor", and maybe they can- until that day that when someone dies or gets seriously hurt. Then it is too late and you just seriously injured a stranger- or killed your best friend.
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