Growing up, it was ingrained in me that attending church 3 times a week was important to be a good Christian. A visiting preacher once dropped the phrase “three to thrive” and other preachers railed on professional athletes who were public about their faith.

Apparently, it is impossible to have a walk  with God and play professional sports on Sundays.

Today at church, we had MMA fighters Vitor Belfort and Diego Sanchez speak about their faith. Both get questions from religious people that they cannot be right with God and be a fighter.

Belfort used the example of the Pharisees condemning Christ because he healed a blind man on the Sabbath. The fighters have a voice no other preacher or church member have, and we are busy focusing on what they are doing and ignoring their influence.

This is legalism. This is unnecessary. Church does not make a person a Christian. I’m thankful for every pro athlete that speaks up about Christ.

It’s easier to “preach to the choir” than proclaim your faith to a watching world.