Dear Tiger Woods,

Dear Tiger Woods,

I saw you make your speech at the press conference today.  You seemed sincere and moved – I understand this was a hard thing to do and it is a difficult time for you and your family.

With much concern and love, I must tell you you are looking for answers down the wrong path.  You will not find forgiveness or peace or empowerment in Buddhism.  To me, I heard a lot about “gaining respect” and “trying your best” to live up to the ideals of Buddhism, seeking rest and peace and a state of non-want.  This is not the best way to overcome your issues.  No amount of psychology therapy will help you either.  You will fail again.

The only place to find forgiveness and empowerment is in Christ.  You have sinned against God and your family and all your fans.  You have broken God’s rules and there must be justice served.  This justice is served through Christ’s atonement on the cross.  “He who knew no sin became sin for you” and you can be forgiven of your sin in the eyes of God.  “Christ died for you while you were His enemy” but “God loved you so much He gave His son’s life for you, so that you may be forgiven and have eternal life.”

If you are born again and acknowledge your sin and receive Christ as Lord and Savior, you will be on the true path of recovery.  God will give you His Holy Spirit to live inside you and empower you and enable you to overcome your issues.  I urge you to confess to the living, creator God of the Bible and walk in new life, “become a new creature in Christ Jesus.”

God bless you and make Himself known to you during this hard time

Pastor Leigh