The cry running rampant across the Internet has seemed to be “What kind of Christian is HE?”
“Imposter.”
“Hypocrite!”
Ironically, it is such harsh judgment of others that has earned so many self-righteous Christ followers that same title.
Have we forgotten what the Bible proclaims in Romans 3:10?
“There is no one righteous, not even one.”
Or Romans 3:23?
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Apart from the grace of God that has so generously bestowed upon us, none of us meet the standard of godliness that we like to proudly proclaim from our social media soapboxes as we judge people whose lives are broadcast on national television.
Are our heated moments of throwing the LEGO we’ve stepped on 10 times when we’re frustrated at the kids so much different? Or whipping the dish towel on the floor at our husband’s unwillingness to help dry as he flips through Monday night football?
Dare I say we’re in the same boat as Curry, but without a mouthguard and with a few million less viewers?
My point here is certainly not to cast a stone at the stone-casters, as then we enter a whole new sick cycle of hypocrisy. But I would like to shine a light on the fact that the foundation of Christianity is “not perfection, but forgiveness,” as wisely stated by author Brian Smith, who paints a picture of how Curry’s actions intertwine with our faith with vivid accuracy:
“In a culture where Christian athletes are often celebrated for appearing morally excellent—and rightfully so!—I applaud Curry for giving us a picture of what Christianity is actually about: Falling short, repenting, and moving forward with a clean slate.
I stand with Curry as a Christian. Not perfect by any means—just forgiven.”
Now that’s a brand of Christianity that we can all get on board with. Well done, Curry—for showing us not how to live in moral perfection, but rather, how to walk in His perfect grace.
