Tiger Woods is desperately paying for playing.
Yet let we who without sin cast the first stone. On that note my all of Tiger's accusers be silenced.
God help Tiger, Elin and the kids get through this difficult season.
As for transgressions, we all are guilty of the same and without sin.
I commend Tiger on his website for going public acknowledging and apologizing for his transgressions. Acknowledging mine as well, I have no desire to beat a man while he is down. On the contrary, the cross of Christ is a judgment free zone where all accusers are silenced (John 8:10) and there is hope for the undone, unwretched and broken in need of healing and redemption.
We who are spiritual ought to be quick to show our love, compassion and support for those overtaken by transgression and in the spirit of meekness consider ourselves also [remembering that we too are weak] lest we too be tempted and fall hard (see Galatians 6:1).
Christ is the way out of darkness and the transgressions that ensnare our souls. Call upon Christ Jesus who saves to the uttermost and makes the foulest clean and pure within by His sacificial blood shed on the cross and mighty Holy Spirit that brings about a glorious liberation and resurrection for all who believe.
Yet for the redeemed to cross over and out of the sin that so easily ensnares us all (Hebrews 12:1), we must be reminded that "the way of the transgressor is hard" (Proverbs 13:15) and daily endeavor to "bring forth fruit worthy of repentance" (Luke 3:8) lest we return to our former ways like a dog to its vomit (2Peter 2:22). May God's grace and lovingkindness empower us all to happily and wholeheartedly pursue Him, love people and redeem the lost.
My writing is merely an observation of the repercussions of wrongdoing to warn myself and everybody else lest we too fall in a similar way (Galatians 6:1). For we who live in flesh and blood are weak and tempted likewise daily. Jesus Himself said, "Pray that you do not enter into temptation for the body is weak, but the spirit is willing" (Matthew 26:41).
Nevertheless if and when we fall {God help us not to I pray}, we have an advocate with the Father - Jesus Christ the righteous (1John 2:1). Christ came not to condemn (John 3:17), but to lift us all up out of our mess and give us a message of hope for the world.
Christ is the end of sin when we receive Him, as the Lord by the Holy Spirit comes within us to inhabit our hearts and empower us daily to govern our minds and harness our bodily appetites. The only way to consistently and continually conquer the flesh is through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:13; Zechariah 4:6). Pray Tiger and all those struggling will experience the glorious liberation and power of the resurrection found in Christ Jesus.
Pray for Tiger and Jesus Christ to powerfully visit him as he endeavors (according to his own admission - http://web.tigerwoods.com/news/article/200912117801012/news/) to be "a better husband, father and person".
I predict after this season of suffering that Tiger will achieve self-mastery, marital reconciliation and shine even brighter than before receiving standing ovations for his humility and willingness to work on being a man of integrity. God help us all to do likewise.
http://www.PaulFDavis.com - author of "Stop Lusting & Start Living"; "Adultery 101"; and "Breakthrough For a Broken Heart"
info @ PaulFDavis.com
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tiger Woods Statement, Apology and the Media Frenzy Alleging Infidelity and Transgressions
According to ABC news (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/tiger-woods-statement-read-apology-addressing-family-accident/story?id=9226683) Tiger released the following statement today his website:
I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.
Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means. For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect.
But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy. I realize there are some who don't share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one's own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions.
Whatever regrets I have about letting my family down have been shared with and felt by us alone. I have given this a lot of reflection and thought and I believe that there is a point at which I must stick to that principle even though it's difficult.
I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology.
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However upon visiting Tiger's website (http://web.tigerwoods.com/news/article/200911297726222/news/), Tiger's statement says:
As you all know, I had a single-car accident earlier this week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I'm pretty sore.
This situation is my fault, and it's obviously embarrassing to my family and me. I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again.
This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way. Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible.
The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false.
This incident has been stressful and very difficult for Elin, our family and me. I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received. But, I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be.
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Can anyone find the link on Tiger's website where he allegedly and supposedly mentioned "regreting those transgressions" anywhere?
The tabloid US Magazine, never known to be a gospel source of truth in the past, has posted what they claim to be a voice mail of Tiger to Los Angeles cocktail waitress Jaimee Grubbs.
(http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/hear-tiger-panic-to-mistress-my-wife-may-be-calling-you-2009212)
Half truths and mere speculation will have to wait until Tiger and Elin come forth with their own statements.
Meanwhile the media frenzy alleging infidelity continues, while dubious women sell their souls for dough.
Paul F Davis - author of "Adultery 101", "Stop Lusting & Start Living", and "Breakthrough For A Broken Heart"
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
info @ PaulFDavis.com
407-967-7553
I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.
Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means. For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect.
But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy. I realize there are some who don't share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one's own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions.
Whatever regrets I have about letting my family down have been shared with and felt by us alone. I have given this a lot of reflection and thought and I believe that there is a point at which I must stick to that principle even though it's difficult.
I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
However upon visiting Tiger's website (http://web.tigerwoods.com/news/article/200911297726222/news/), Tiger's statement says:
As you all know, I had a single-car accident earlier this week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I'm pretty sore.
This situation is my fault, and it's obviously embarrassing to my family and me. I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again.
This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way. Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible.
The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false.
This incident has been stressful and very difficult for Elin, our family and me. I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received. But, I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Can anyone find the link on Tiger's website where he allegedly and supposedly mentioned "regreting those transgressions" anywhere?
The tabloid US Magazine, never known to be a gospel source of truth in the past, has posted what they claim to be a voice mail of Tiger to Los Angeles cocktail waitress Jaimee Grubbs.
(http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/hear-tiger-panic-to-mistress-my-wife-may-be-calling-you-2009212)
Half truths and mere speculation will have to wait until Tiger and Elin come forth with their own statements.
Meanwhile the media frenzy alleging infidelity continues, while dubious women sell their souls for dough.
Paul F Davis - author of "Adultery 101", "Stop Lusting & Start Living", and "Breakthrough For A Broken Heart"
http://www.PaulFDavis.com
info @ PaulFDavis.com
407-967-7553
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