When Hard Work and Faith Go Hand in Hand
As I write this review with Tim Tebow at the helm as quarterback of the Denver Broncos are 7-1. Almost all of these victories seem to be “miraculous” wins. It’s hard to open the sports page, turn on talk radio, go on the Internet, or watch television without hearing about the latest exploits of Tim Tebow – his faith and his wins.
According to Dodd the Tebow Mystique has two main features: “First, Tim Tebow’s unprecedented popularity; and second, his uncanny on-the-field performance.” The Tebow phenomenon seems to be based on the combination of his work ethic and character based on his faith in Jesus Christ. He has what Max Weber wrote about in how some individuals can inspire “charismatic authority” a leadership style based on integrity of character – when your walk matches your talk.
Dodd makes this excellent observation, “It’s fair to say that Tim Tebow and his siblings were raised to be character savants in the way that Tiger Woods was raised to be a sport savant and Mozart was raised to be a music savant.” All the football analysts keep expecting Tebow and the Broncos to fail, but as Tebow says, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
I for one am enjoying the spotlight on a guy who is passionate for God and helping others on and off the football field. It remains to be seen whether he will win the Super Bowl, or have successful career in the NFL. My hope is that whether Tebow wins or loses he will continue to remain a good role model and example to the myriads of young people who are looking for heroes. It’s nice for a change to see someone walking the talk, and making a difference in people’s lives on and off the field.
I believe in miracles, but I also believe that the hard work and good stewardship of and application of Tebow’s faith will help him to always win in life no matter what the score is at the end of the day. I think this is a good little booklet that shows how integrity of character and hard work in the little things pay off. It’s my hope that Tebow continues to win on the field and turn his critics into fans of hard work and the God who empowers, guides, and gives him wisdom in the face of so many obstacles. May his ilk increase!
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