It isn't unusual for today's best athletes to demand salaries in the millions. They become rich and famous. They are idolized by children and adults. They become better known than Elijah, Peter, or Paul. From the very first little league game, a child sees adults more excited over a ballgame than they've ever been over a church service.
Parents faithfully attend every practice, every game.
But when Sunday morning comes, they're too tired to take the family to church. There's nothing wrong with children being involved in athletics. It's a wonderful way to relieve tension and attain physical fitness. Competing can teach many valuable lessons, but it's the adults responsibility to keep things in the proper perspective by teaching children that winning isn't everything. This is no easy task.