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The following observations reveal examples of the worldly reversal of divine priorities, the "worshipping" of professional sports, and idolizing of its best players.
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- A crowd numbering tens of thousands assembling to watch a Sunday professional football game, while a few hundred meet in a neighboring church to hear God's Word proclaimed
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- News broadcasts devoting more time to "Sports Reports" than to spiritual, emotional, or mental health matters
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- A great hockey player being paid a higher salary than an accomplished brain surgeon
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- Crowds of people eagerly waiting in line for a baseball player's signature, but disinterested in meeting a Supreme Court judge
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- Numbers of people being more interested and concerned about the outcome of a professional ball game than the outcome of a local government decision
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- People being more upset over a loss experienced by their favorite team than a spiritual failure in their own or another's life
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- More concern and excitement being shown over a person hitting a 3 inch (7.5 cm) ball or puck over a fence or into a net, than a governor's (premier's) speech
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When examining physical fitness and group physical activities, following items need to be examined.
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How do the following testify of a person's approval and support of idolized, professional sports in today's society?
- Attendance as a spectator
- Watching and listening to games on television or radio
- Joining in excited discussions regarding game results
Why do these reflect transgressions of God's first commandment?
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How does moderate, personal participation in athletic activity for personal health, or young peoples' group activity reflect a different motive than that underlying professional sports?
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