Texas Tech’s Mark Adams has a Bible problem | Opinion
The other side will note how tone-deaf it was for a 66-year-old white man to tell a young black man to be humble, and use a Scripture about slavery to support his message. Humility can become a bludgeon, and many Black Americans are well acquainted with its overemphasis by white authorities as a counterweight to Black progress: Don’t speak up. Don’t demand justice. Don’t rock the boat. Sit down. Be humble.
Based on the reporting so far, the two passages most likely in view here are Matthew 8 and Ephesians 6. Here’s what they say.includes a story about a Roman military commander, a centurion, who came to Jesus to plead for healing for his sick servant. Adams’ comments hinted at this passage when he told a Stadium reporter, “I said that in the Bible that Jesus talks about how we all have bosses, and we all are servants.
Matthew recorded that Jesus was “amazed” at the centurion’s attitude. The passage has been widely taught as a lesson in humility and faith. The centurion respected authority. He recognized that Jesus had authority that he didn’t understand, but trusted.I’ve coached a lot of young men. I know how to develop players. When I call a play, I need you to run that play. If you’ll follow my lead, we can win games and your skills can improve.
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