Football is a healthy good game that can relieve the system of pressure and tension.
However.
Deliberate injury is a sin.
Cheating at it, is a sin.
Unfortunately, these are part and parcel of the game.
Therefore, BE VERY careful about these parts of the game, which, inevitably will crop up.
Personally, I would stay away from group sports. Usually they lead to the sin of pride.
If you find a need to play football arising, (and… I just realised this is an American site, so footy means holding and throwing a ball.) then i think one should go back to basics and read the Gospels once again.
Nevertheless, both types of football are equal, and will cause an occassion of sin. You wouldnt believe the deliberate swipes some English footballers make. If you can stop yourself from doing such a thing then by all means PLAY to relieve the pressure of life.
However. I feel that we all reach a stage when we see playing sports as a step towards Christ. I.e they stop us sinning in general, but after a while, they in themselves detract from Christ.
Humbly yours.
In Christ.
Andre.
