Sports.

The reason why sports men and women turn to the devil is because they believe that the devil rules the physical.

This is based on the words of St. Paul: 

"Who will rescue me from this body of death."  Romans 7:24 (NRSV)

"the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil"  Hebrews 2:14 (NRSV)

And they believe that the devil can give them what they want:

"for it has been given over to me (the devil), and I give it to anyone I please."  Luke 4:6 (NRSV)

A miraculous goal, a glorious premiership.....

Money and sex.

We shall be as gods.

Following the example of rock legends.

You can see the temptation.

If you believe it.

But there is no devil in reality.

It is an illusion.

Sleight of hand.

The devil speaks with a forked tongue.

Or his worshippers do.

"Nobody's wise 'til you see how it lies."

But the evil they do in his name remains.

Their influence drags us down and turns us away. 

Pray to God:

Protect the innocent.

Deliver us from evil.

   

He will hear you.

Photo Credit: Richmond Football Club.