Reader disagrees with assessment of Tebow

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January 22, 2012

Anonymous Laurel Leader-Call The Laurel Leader-Call Sun Jan 22, 2012, 10:15 AM CST

LAUREL — To the editor:

This is in regards to an article (paid advertisement) from David Sheppard titled “A Call to Holiness” that was in your paper on 1-12-12.

Let me say I have known David for quite some time and it’s hard for me to believe he would write something like this. I’m going to list the points of disagreement I have with David:

1. He stated Tim Tebow is violating the Sabbath Day and the Lord’s Day - Which is it? They are two different days.

2. I, unlike David, believe with all my heart that Tim is a fine Christian young man.

3. Tim has been honoring God all of his life. Just think of all the people that he has influenced for Jesus.

4. I think it’s great to see a young man that is not ashamed to be a witness for young people with his faith. He uses his money and speaking talents to honor others.

5. Are you saying God is not honoring Tim Tebow? How in the world do you know this? He never passes up an opportunity to thank “Jesus His Savior.”

6. Are you saying that God does not honor people who must work on Sunday because their job requires them to? What about you? If I’m not wrong your “job” requires you to work on Sunday.

7. I am a deacon and adult Sunday School teacher. I’m also a blood bought Christian part of the “church” and at one time was required to work on Sunday. Brother, I can tell you God never ceased honoring me.

8. He also has not ceased honoring millions of Christians who are required to work Sundays.

9. I could go on forever but will stop.

David, I totally believe you are wrong about Tim Tebow. It’s Jesus plus nothing. Read John 14:6. There are no exceptions.

— James Nichols

Laurel

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