Footy Show Muslim

Last night on the Footy Show they had Bachar Houli Essendon footy player because apparently hes playing pretty good and has nearly cracked into the team. But what the panel was more impressed with was his faith.

He is a proud muslim and wouldnt back down from some of his habits (like praying...) and even stood up to some club officials and was straight out with them telling them what was so important about his prayer time.

What stood out to me was the comments of people like Garry Lyon and James Bradshaw encouraging the bloke saying how commendable it was for someone to stick to their faith and be the only one amongst hundreds at the club. Even more they told him that they have adopted him as their own and are going to follow his carer on the Footy Show!

What does this say to us as Christians? It says to me that we cannot compromise. It says to me that we need to be truthful and not be a hypocrite! It shows me that we can be respected for what we stand for even when we stand amongst people who completely disagree with us.

I believe last night spoke volumes about integrity. If you believe something, live as though you do. Or perhaps the way we lives shows us what we trully believe. What do you believe? How do you live? What would they say about you on the Footy Show?

So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will recognize them by their fruits.

Matthew 7