16 Dec, 2010
Forgiveness Isn't Enough
Today's Story:
(Pictured above) Assistant Sal Alosi apologized after blatantly tripping Miami's Nolan Carroll on the sideline during Gang Green's 10-6 loss to the Dolphins Sunday.
The New York Jets assistant coach who tripped a Miami Dolphins player during a game has been suspended by the team without pay for the rest of the season and fined an additional $25,000. Sal Alosi, the Jets' strength and conditioning coach, will begin serving his suspension immediately and have no access to the team's practice facility.
General manager Mike Tannenbaum said Monday night "Hopefully we're going to learn from what happened yesterday and take full responsibility for it. We're really disappointed with Sal, with what happened, and we're going to hold him accountable for his actions." Alosi said in a statement that he respected the team's decision. "I let everybody down yesterday with my actions," said Alosi, fighting back tears during a conference earlier Monday. "My actions were inexcusable and irresponsible."
Nolan Carroll, a rookie, fell to the turf and lay there for several minutes before walking off. Alosi said he apologized by phone to both Carroll and Dolphins Tony Sparano on Sunday, and spoke to Ryan, Tannenbaum and Jets owner Woody Johnson about the situation. Ryan said he admired the fact Alosi never denied what he did, and "that he stood up and he took responsibility."
"He made a dumb mistake," Mangini said. "If he could take it back, I'm sure he would. It's disappointing it happened. I'm sorry for the whole situation." "I'm extremely thankful that my actions yesterday didn't result in any significant injury to Nolan or any other players," Alosi said.
Story excerpt courtesy of foxnews.com / Photo's courtesy of foxnews.com and latimes.com
2 Corinthians 2:5-11 (NIV)
5 If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely. 6 The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. 7Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8 I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. 9 Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10 Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.
I’ve wronged others. Others have wronged me. Fortunately, none of these have played out on national television. I admit I admire Sal for admitting his wrongdoing and not trying to get out of it. He seems to be accepting responsibility for his actions. And I appreciate Nolan Carroll for not adding fuel to the fire by talking about it or making Sal feel worse than he already does.
How can we connect today’s story, God’s Story scripture, and our story to others?
We often hear the Bible story about how many times we’re supposed to forgive those who wrong us (seventy times seven), but while we make a big deal about forgiving we often forget that when people make mistakes and admit it, they need comforting. Yes, there are consequences that come from all our actions, but we don’t need to kick someone when they’re down.
1st, ask God to reveal your inner most thoughts. Come clean. Repent and ask for forgiveness.
2nd, go to anyone that you’ve offended and ask for forgiveness. Reconcile what was wrong.
3rd, work on relationships of anyone that’s offended you and has asked for forgiveness. Encourage them in their walk with the Lord. Let him/her know by your actions that you forgive them. Encourage them. Let the Comforter (Holy Spirit) help you comfort someone else today.
It may not get played on national television for the world to see, but your actions will mean the world to someone who needs your forgiveness and comfort.
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