Anyone who knows me knows that my football allegiance lies with the Crimson Tide of Alabama. As it turned out, they weren’t playing in the national championship so I had to pull for someone else: the Oregon Ducks or in-state rival Auburn. I chose Auburn because my affection for the SEC trumped my dislike for Auburn.
I have been thinking about a couple of things leading up to and since the game. It amazes me that people would cheer against their own conference and a fellow representative of your state… All because it’s Auburn.
Sadly, this reminded me of a scene that plays out far too often in the Christian world. There are people who will not cheer on their brothers and sisters in Christ simply because they aren’t of the same denomination or even the same church as them. This is a sad state. This also spits in the face of our Savior’s prayer from John 17 that we would be unified. This also flies in the face of 1 Corinthians 12:26.
I understand that there are some differences in thought among the children of God just as there is differences among children in any family. The key thing to remember is that we are on the same team and part of the same family if we believe Jesus is the one and only Son of God and provider of salvation. Our awesome God will receive much more glory when the world sees unity in His body.
With that being said, I guess it’s time for me to give proper props… Congrats Auburn.
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