Some wonder if there will be losers in heaven. There will be no sore losers or bad sports. We won't be depressed if our team loses because we did our best and it was fair and there is nothing to be bitter about. In other words, no bittersweet results. We will be free to enjoy the sport per se and for its own sake, for the love of the game, not just because we won.
We will be in a win-win situation in which we can't lose because what is important is how we play the game and the effort you put forth and what we learned about Jesus and fair play. There are so many things to learn from sports that apply to life. We will be generous in defeat and humble in victory. The old saying that says it's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game will ring true. But there will be an honor to whom honor is due and there will be no jealousy to ruin it. Losing a game doesn't make you a loser--a loser is one who gives up and doesn't try.
I really wonder if hockey can be the same game in heaven because of the violence which would have to be eliminated. And football without being mean-spirited or tough on the opponent physically--but remember we will have resurrection bodies and will not feel pain. Some sports like tennis would not have to be changed because they are inherently non-violent and fair. We would probably have instant replay and there would be no umpire or referee errors to worry about. No one would get kicked out of the game because of tempers. I'm sure there will be sports and games in heaven and the rules will be perfect with nothing to complain about. Soli Deo Gloria!
We will be in a win-win situation in which we can't lose because what is important is how we play the game and the effort you put forth and what we learned about Jesus and fair play. There are so many things to learn from sports that apply to life. We will be generous in defeat and humble in victory. The old saying that says it's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game will ring true. But there will be an honor to whom honor is due and there will be no jealousy to ruin it. Losing a game doesn't make you a loser--a loser is one who gives up and doesn't try.
I really wonder if hockey can be the same game in heaven because of the violence which would have to be eliminated. And football without being mean-spirited or tough on the opponent physically--but remember we will have resurrection bodies and will not feel pain. Some sports like tennis would not have to be changed because they are inherently non-violent and fair. We would probably have instant replay and there would be no umpire or referee errors to worry about. No one would get kicked out of the game because of tempers. I'm sure there will be sports and games in heaven and the rules will be perfect with nothing to complain about. Soli Deo Gloria!