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Tim Tebow: Stop Idolizing Celebrities and Athletes

Mitch De Leon : Feb 2, 2016  The Gospel Herald

Tebow's latest project is a night dedicated to people with special needs. The event aptly called "Night to Shine" attracted the attention and participation of 200 churches in 48 states and eight different countries. It will be held simultaneously in all venues worldwide on February 12.

With Super Bowl 50 right around the corner, [Tim] Tebow speaks out to remind everyone to keep in mind what is truly important in their lives. The NFL hopeful, who admits to being a huge fan of sports and celebrities, advised the public to not completely submerge themselves in these things...[and] not veer from the more important things in life—that is, to not merely focus on material things and achievements. (Photo via Gospel Herald)

"We choose to idolize certain things, and love certain things," said the Christian star in his speech during an event of the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama. The NFL hopeful added, "And I'm not saying it's wrong to love sports, I love them as much as anybody. But do we choose to really see what matters?"

Tebow then went on to share an experience he had in one of his fundraising events which included a gala and a golf tournament. The football star recalled that the fated night, where he had the aforementioned realization, featured the likes of Deion Sander, Evander Holyfield, Emmitt Smith, Bubba Watson and the Rascal Flatts.

"I was looking at these guys, and it just hit me, because I was thinking about, 'What am I going to talk about tonight. You know, what is God going to put on my heart?' I just wanted to share something real, something emotional, something that I was so passionate about," said Tebow. (Photo via Gospel Herald)

He continued, "All these guys are sitting here talking, and all these other people are sitting there watching them. Then, on the very back, were three girls, and they were three of our 'wish girls.' All three of them have incredible stories, and I was thinking, 'How messed up is this?'"

Although Tebow described the celebrities as his good friends and "awesome" people, he noted that not a single person paid attention to the [charity's cancer] "wish girls." The football player noted, "I think all of them would agree, these three girls have more character..."

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