Star Power

2 Corinthians 5:10
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.”

Over the years, this world has seen its dose of “star power.” Athletes are some of the most powerful people on the planet. Many today believe that O.J. Simpson got away with murder, Koby Bryant with rape, and just this last Monday Carmelo Anthony with driving while intoxicated.

These athletes who are living the life of the rich and famous seemingly don’t see the need to play by the rules. We live in a “me” centered society that tells us that if we don’t get caught than we are not guilty. Is that the case? Maybe it is here on earth but not in terms of eternity.

2 Corinthians 5:10 makes it clear that God will not deal with us on the basis of rich and famous, or poor and needy. He will deal justly with our sin. Each person, either Carmelo Anthony, or Joe Smith will one day stand before the righteous judge and have to give an account for their sin and Romans 6:23 tells us that sin will be punished by death.

So remember, the next time you hear of an athlete getting away with a crime because of their status, please pray for them. In the end, they will face the same judgment as you and I if they don’t have Christ covering them.

Brian Conklin
Omaha FCA Director