There was a story this week about a college student who purposely threw a golf match so that a senior (also a great player) that he respected could have a spot in national competition. This was a nice, feel-good story about someone sacrificing his own interests to help someone else. Well, somewhat. The student who threw the match was already "in" because his team qualified for nationals. But rather than be greedy and also go for the individual title, he in essence stepped aside so this other player could also go.

Whatever you feel about this--there are two sides, both fair--(some think the senior should have been allowed to earn it of his own accord)--it does paint a great picture of what Christ has done for us. He willingly laid down His life and interests so that we could also enjoy His kingdom with Him. We didn't earn it. We can't earn it no matter how good we are. He provided it because He loves us, and in that respect, it's nice to see the game of golf mirror something with redeeming value.

What do you think? Is there a time to "throw a match?" Print This