So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.John 8:7
I'm not be the best person to quote scripture, nor am I the best person to speak about morality but this thing about Tiger Woods... it had me thinking. I quoted the bible passage I thought would be the most appropriate, because, who really has the right to judge Tiger anyway? What's more important, I think, is... who really cares?
As I listened to commentators who were covering the Masters saying how Tiger is this and Tiger is that, one of them had mentioned that Tiger is a role model. Really? A role model? Last time I checked, he was a golfer. One of the best in the world, but still a golfer. He hits a little white, dimpled ball into a hole. Eighteen of them. And, he gets paid for it. A lot. On top of that, he has endorsements (not as many as he used to but.. he still has Nike! See his latest ad?) that keep him in the chips. Nowhere within that job description does it say role model. And, I don't think he ever wanted to be a role model. He was pushed to become who he is today, by his father, by his peers and probably by himself. He is where is he is because he worked for it. But, the label of 'role model' was given to him by millions of people who feel his job is to lead by example.
So, when he was found to be a cheating, home-wrecking sex addict (who, by the way, has poor taste in women. What's up with that Tiger? Seriously?), all of a sudden he was thrust into another world; the world of temporary outcast. Within this world, one is placed upon another pedestal; a pedestal of rejection and ridicule.
Oh, I know that place very well. But, I'm not a billionaire golfer who can come back to the world by playing at the Masters. It took me a long time to shed my disgrace. It won't be that long for people to forget Tiger's inappropriate behaviour, especially if he wins.
People don't care. I sure don't. Not because I fooled with the devil's lust but because I don't hold Tiger to that of a role model. I don't see him as an example for children and goody goods. I see him as a man who is good at what he does and extremely lucky to be paid for it. I'd love to be able to make millions in things I like to do and am good at. But, I don't think playing online roleplaying games will ever pan out and I'm certainly not pornstar material. Tiger is what he is, a damn good golfer who loves teh sex0rz. Don't hold him to a higher standard because he's in the public eye. And certainly don't judge him because he's a dirty boy. Judge him on his short game, if you must, but who are you to judge him on his personal life? He who is without sin, remember? I'm not even a Christian and I understand the passage.
At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.
John 8:9
Go away. Leave Tiger to do what he needs to do. I'm tired of hearing about it and, I'm sure, many others are, too.
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