In the heat of competition, we can react negatively both in what we say and in how we act towards an official who has penalised us or - in our eyes - acted unjustly. In a split-second we can go from worshipping God with our gifts and abilities, to anger and slander against an official. How are we to understand a godly attitude towards sports officials?
We are on the pitch as a player and yet again the decision goes against our team. We start to get caught up in the general chorus of complaint. What do we do as Christians?
How are we to understand a godly attitude towards sports officials?
How on earth does a Christian navigate the hot topic of referees and officials? What does this look like at the top end of sport when everything is on the line?
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