This past week the world has been watching the downfall of a superstar. Tiger Woods, the most famous golfer, and richest sportsman in the world has been roiled in an adulterous scandal that could permanently tarnish his image. Not only so, many of his endorsements from companies such as Nike and Gatorade may be in jeopardy as well. This is significant because most of his annual income comes from deals off the golf course.
Did Woods think he wouldn't get caught? Did he think he was rich enough to keep the women quiet with payoffs? Did he think that he had attained a superman status? Even Superman had kryptonite. I wonder how many other supersports heroes are lying awake wondering if the women they cheated with will follow the example of Wood's ten partners?
How about us? I wonder how many men stood on golf courses this week shaking their heads at Tiger's infidelity while hiding their own sexual hypocrisy. Such is the nature of hidden sin. Even when we see others caught for the same "transgressions" we maintain that we won't get caught. You and I may not be as rich or famous as Tiger, but the principle applies to all. It doesn't matter whether we are rich or poor, obscure or famous, weak or strong, clever or dull, hidden sin doesn't stay hidden forever.
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