Michael Phelps and "The Weed"

Most of you have probably seen, or at least heard about, the picture of Olympic swimming superstar, Michael Phelps, puffing on a bong at a college party. There have been many mixed reactions from both the press and the Christian community. I think C. J. Mahaney's post, Michael Phelp's Bong, is the best commentary I have read on the situation:

This is what I find so striking: A man whose chest has been covered with gold medals, has achieved international fame, showered with awards, and blessed with an incomprehensible amount of money, still feels compelled to press his face to a bong.

It was Augustine who said that the soul is restless until it finds its rest in God. So true. Only God can satisfy the soul. Only the gospel of Jesus Christ provides forgiveness of sin, and therefore it is here in this gospel that we find rest for our restless souls.

Study the unflattering picture of Michael Phelps to be reminded of the deceitfulness of sin and the superficiality of fame and money. But also study the picture to be reminded of the message of Christ and him crucified for restless sinners like you, and me, and Michael Phelps.