Faith

Tebow: ‘The Most Important Thing In My Life Is My Relationship With Jesus Christ’

Tebow Sits Down With ABCs Robin Roberts to Talk Faith & Football

This morning, “Good Morning America’s” aired an exclusive interview between Robin Roberts and soon-to-be New York Jets star Tim Tebow. Known for his deep faith and devotion to family, Tebow delved into his thoughts about his life, a new team and his hopes and dreams for the future.

“It’s pretty easy for me to say that the most important thing in my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ, followed by my relationship with family. And football’s later on down the line,” the football player told Roberts, going on to later admit that he, too, has flaws. ”I’m not perfect. And who knows how many times I’ve fallen short. We all fall short. That’s the amazing thing about the grace of God…”

As far as his big move to New York is concerned, Tebow appears more than prepared — and “excited.”

“That’s what so cool about it…The fans are so passionate. And I’m so passionate. I feel like it’s going to be a great mix there,” he said.

The famed football player also went on to discuss his personal life and the ongoing relationship rumors that are frequently reported in media. Tebow’s mother, too, appears briefly in the interview.

Watch the dialogue, below:

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Comments (114)

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  • mikee1
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 6:45am

    That is the most important thing in anyone’s life. If you get that right, everything else will become right.

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    • stage9
      Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:02am

      Amen…who really cares what anyone thinks…if you live your life for the praises of men…you’ll be sorely disappointed…you’ll never live up to their expectations…live for God and nothing else matters…win or lose your the Lord’s.

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    • Cerealface
      Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:34am

      And how narcissistic to keep showcasing this circus.

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  • Ralpie
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 4:45am

    The Man hears voices and they are Not plays being called…he is setting himself up as a TV snake oil salesman like Jim Bakker!

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 11:44am

      OH you FOOL of little faith.

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    • INTHEBROTHERHOOD
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 3:35pm

      ralp…baker sells survival buckets of food…not snake oil….baker also did not play pro ball. ..what is it that you fear? At least TRY to get the analogies you babble somewhere in the ball park, if you want to be taken seriously. Im guessing your a statistic fanatic. Considering tims numbers, your right, he’s not looking very good. No reason to be so cynical though. He’s a standup guy, with the kind of charisma this sport needs. stats arent everything. I see him maybe working into a tight end position, but who knows God works in mysterious ways.

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    • Nehemiah6.3
      Posted on April 15, 2012 at 12:45am

      I admire Tebow for his strong conviction of the reality of Jesus Christ. That he also has the courage to say it in front of anyone in this country. I share his belief. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and He Lives!!!

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    • MADDFINCH
      Posted on June 13, 2012 at 10:23pm

      Lucky for you ralpie God suffers fools.

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  • Ralpie
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 4:43am

    The Man has a massive concussion!

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  • cookcountypatriot
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 4:14am

    i guess its hard to understand christians when you dont believe,,,i have only been a follower of jesus a few yrs…i allways knew who he was but never knew him…now i do, and when one christian is shinning in the light like tbow its inspirational no matter what gender we are or how old we are..one that shines in the light of christ is an example for all …and he is…god bless tim tebow and all who love him…

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  • AdrianRuehl
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 4:09am

    ‘The most important thing in my life is [exploiting] my relationship with Jesus Christ’

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    • TrueSoundsOfLiberty
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 5:43am

      Can you even imagine if a muslim pulled out a prayer mat, pointed it west and gave thanks to Allah?
      There would be a call for his head if the crowd didn’t rush the field and take it.

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    • rememberthis
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 8:21am

      Jesus is the most important in my life too.

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    • The Jewish Avenger
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 10:01am

      So yours must be to hate anyone that has faith in Christ right? …Well, in order to show how righteous athieism is of course…

      Careful, your hypocrisy is showing again.

      “Can you even imagine if a muslim pulled out a prayer mat, pointed it west and gave thanks to Allah?”

      Let see what other statement this would have been equal to the value of your statement.

      Athiesm, Can you imagine if an athiest broke the arm off a cross in the endzone or torn down a mural?
      Homosexuality: Can you imagine if two guys started dry humping?
      Black Power: Can you imagine all of the player in color stood silently in the endzone as a group and scowled at their white companions outside of the group and then slipped on a black hood?
      Socialist: Can you imagine if both teams ran in the end zone and silently stood their with their fist in the air?
      Abortion: can you imagine that they pretend that one is giving birth look at the baby in disgust, throw it on the ground, stamp on it and then the birther shakes their hand and thanks them?
      Hispanic: Can you imagine if he looked both way cautiously in the end zone to get back on the field and then ran holding the hands of his teammates urging them along?

      Tebow, as far as we know, believes in Jesus Christ. All he does is talk about it and gives him reverence. He hasn’t killed anyone, doesn’t plan to. The only reason you are afraid of him is the potential he has to lead others to Christ. And personally its a shame to even think that

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    • INTHEBROTHERHOOD
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 3:43pm

      only if he was a losing QB. Win games and you can bet that just about anything you do the fans will tolerate

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    • FreedomsFury
      Posted on April 15, 2012 at 1:50pm

      I dont have to imagine a muslim doing that on the field maybe you have never seen them stop traffic in New York to pray to there city and their moon god allah.

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    • Aix_sponsa
      Posted on April 15, 2012 at 3:36pm

      @ The Jewish Avenger

      “Athiesm, Can you imagine if an athiest broke the arm off a cross in the endzone or torn down a mural?
      Homosexuality: Can you imagine if two guys started dry humping?
      Black Power: Can you imagine all of the player in color stood silently in the endzone as a group and scowled at their white companions outside of the group and then slipped on a black hood?
      Socialist: Can you imagine if both teams ran in the end zone and silently stood their with their fist in the air?
      Abortion: can you imagine that they pretend that one is giving birth look at the baby in disgust, throw it on the ground, stamp on it and then the birther shakes their hand and thanks them?
      Hispanic: Can you imagine if he looked both way cautiously in the end zone to get back on the field and then ran holding the hands of his teammates urging them along?”

      Um. What? First of all, atheism is not a religion. It is, simply, the lack of belief in god(s). Why would we break a cross or “tear a mural”? What the heck does that even mean? I have no idea how this shows any hypocrisy in the OP’s comments. No atheists who play football do this. Only Christians “bold in their faith” get on one knee in prayer before a sporting event to ask God to favor his team over the other. Most players have enough respect for others and themselves to keep their beliefs personal and not a public affair.

      The rest of your argument just made me laugh. “imagine two guys dry humping”. Lol.

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  • dont_tax_me_bro
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 2:07am

    I bet there isnt a lot of dialogue in that relationship. Unless he hears voices in his head…lol

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    • inblack
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 2:34am

      @DONT – I guess you have no relationship with God.

      I feel God’s inspiration almost every day of my life. I read His Word. I live in His creation. I pray with family and by myself, but you have to be open.

      Saying a prayer for you.

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    • JGraham III
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 9:20pm

      This may be ‘casting pearls before swine’ but here goes… that still small voice is called revelation, and it can be quite useful, but (and it’s a big one..) God generally doesn’t talk to the unbelieving because 1) He has said most of what they need in this book called the Bible, and, 2) they likely wouldn’t recognise Him in the first place; and 3) He is most often speaking to you because you are speaking to Him. Sorry if you feel left out, but there is a solution to all of this..
      With respect to Mr Tebow, it is nice to see another young man with great athletic ability have something of substance to fall back on when the arm and the knees don’t want to take the punishment that football is sure to inflict on him. His investment is sure and he has an eternity to spend it…

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  • COFemale
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:46am

    Was that interview before porn or after porn? LOL

    I caught the interview on my local channel, very inspiring from “Tim the Tumor” (His words, not mine).

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    • Inlightofthings
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 8:49am

      More accurately, “Timmy the Tumor” is what his siblings called him. The porn reference is lost on me…

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  • mgcre
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:43am

    “Without God there is only manipulation.”

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    • Aix_sponsa
      Posted on April 15, 2012 at 3:38pm

      Please elaborate. I’m interested to see how this would be so.

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  • snooop1e
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:36am

    Not everyone who calls Lord Lord will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Ephesians 5:3-7
    “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them. 1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 1 John 2:4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him” 1 John 3:6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him” John 14:15 “If you love me, you will obey what I command” John 14:21 Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me” John 14:23 “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching” John 15:10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love” 1 John 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome” 2 John 1:6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands” Deuteronomy 13:4 It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Ke

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    • snooop1e
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:37am

      ep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.

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    • LosLobos
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:19pm

      That settles it as far as I’m concerned.

      Remember 1 Cor 1:18…

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    • INTHEBROTHERHOOD
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 3:59pm

      Snoop…your a regular walking bible….what i dont understand is what in the hell, YOUR tryin to say, and what do theese carefully selected scriptures have to do with the tebo interview. Render to ceaser what is ceasers, and render to God, what is Gods. Were not at a bible study here.

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    • dawghowse
      Posted on April 15, 2012 at 8:04pm

      Amen, and Airborne!

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  • Gypsy123
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:13am

    And he is right our whole focus in life should be our relationship to Jesus

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  • Gypsy123
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:12am

    And this should be the entire focus of all People our relationship to Jesus

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  • Teabunny
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 12:11am

    picked this up from ashes on another post…why are we allowing our election tabulating to be moved to Spain??? (3 min video)http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dmJtaOO2etc

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on April 15, 2012 at 12:45pm

      Everyone needs to hear this youtube account of the election counted by Spain. Be very afraid folks.

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  • StraightDave
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 12:10am

    Would the media attack Tebow if he was black?

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    • Free2speakRN
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 12:28am

      Only if he was conservative.

      But, if he was liberal he would most likely be ashamed to bend his knee to Christ.

      So, I guess, I don’t know.

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  • trueamerican40
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 12:01am

    Tim is good but I’m a Tide fan and he needs to become an efficient pocket passer. His testimony for New Yorkers…….priceless!!!!

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  • 13th Generation American
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:44pm

    Good for you Tim,

    One question though, you need to broaden your horizons for humanity. Once you take become a antiwar activist, I will have tremendous respect for you. You should really take a stand against war. Just like Ron Paul, a man who I have much respect for.

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    • LookingforJustice
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 11:28am

      Any chance 13th Generation that you might want to look at your own hypocrisy?

      Tebow needs to take on an antiwar stance and then YOU will have respect for him? REALLY? And what next after that?

      This young man plays football. He has given an enormous amount of his time in service to others.
      Kids with CANCER….Kids with LIFE THREATENING health issues….3rd world country kids with extraordinary NEEDS….He lives his life in service to God and to a lot of people out there who are just in need.

      Then he gets on the gridiron against 350 lb + LINESMEN whose job is to stop his forward movement on the football field and GETS BACK UP WITH A RENEWED PURPOSE TO PLAY A BETTER GAME.

      His detractors? Anyone and everyone that want him to conform to THEIR standards and beliefs. Or perhaps any Ron Paul supporter that needs him to use the stage for HIS own purpose.

      Antiwar 13th? Please stop. Write to all those politiicans who CAN make a difference in stopping our wars (you may want to start with the POTUS)….show your displeasure for those who actually can do/but won’t do something about which you feel so strongly.

      GO TIM TEBOW! FIGHT THE FIGHT AND GET UP AND TAKE THE HITS (LITERALLY & FIGURATIVELY)…You, sir, are a breath of fresh air and an inspiration to all of us Christians out here that rejoice in your enthusiastic love and committed service for Christ!

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  • RLTW
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:05pm

    I love this kid, and the joy he has in who he is, self-knowledge and courage in his beliefs is the only way to describe him.
    Go Tim, God bless

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:57pm

    My wife and I love Tim Tebow, we have our #15 Denver jerseys and will still wear them proudly. We love last season and the exciting games he pulled out for us, especially when we were expecting to go 5-11. BUT, Tim, you need to work on your passing and quick reads, or you will be an afterthought in the NFL. I love that you honer God, but, if you earn your money playing football, you can take those millions and do a lot more of Gods work. Just saying, work on your passing, but pray on it, Jesus should give you insight on reading a blitzing defense and being able to pass to your checkdown reciever. Hut Hut.

    Go Jets…..that is the only time in my life I will ever utter those words. I have to go rinse now.

    God loves the Broncos, that’s why sunsets are Orange.

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  • VanPastorMan
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:43pm

    People try to spread a lot of rumors about Tim dating this person or that person. I wish they would leave his personal life out of it, and just let him be a football player.

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  • broker0101
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:32pm

    Maybe JC will buy an NFL franchise and reciprocate Tim’s commitment. Barring that, Tom T-Bone better save his extorted Denver contract money. After all, washing cars (or digging ditches) for Jesus doesn’t pay nearly as well as Sucking in the NFL for Christ.

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    • Mrs.M
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:39pm

      Gosh Broke…you sure are a nice guy. You sure know how to bring light to a subject! I think I am going to pray for you…

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    • blackyb
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:47pm

      You would be willing to shine shoes in Heaven then have a billion dollars in hell. TBow and all Christians are sons of the King. This earth is temporary. Old TBow is just keeping busy here. He knows who he is and that is more than most people now-a-days. TBow knows the Truth. We could call him CrossBow or T-Party. He is humble and just goes by TBow. I just do love this kid. He gives me hope for those his age.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 12:25am

      Broker, you’re truly amazing, your insight into the human condition is without a doubt incredible. We should link-up, please post you address so I can thank you for your wisdom in person.

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    • COFemale
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:53am

      People who get off slamming other peoples beliefs are insecure people who feel threatened by those who go through life with a purpose. They feel inadequate in who they are, so they have to build themselves up. They are like the Bully’s in the schools.

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    • ConservativesLie
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:49pm

      COFE-

      How did he slam Tebow’s religious beliefs? He simply pointed out that Tim is not a very good Quaterback and suddenly he is personally slamming Tim and his beliefs? Timmy boy and his Tebow-ites better develop a much thicker skin now that he is in New York. These folks will not be satisfied with Tim not completing a pass to the 4th quarter then having his kicker pull one out for him!

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  • silentme63
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:31pm

    Thank you Brother Tebow the most important message to share is truth.

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  • Teabunny
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:27pm

    I love to see someone who actually has the courage to BE a Christian, especially in today’s society. Father in Heaven, watch over him and his family; and allow his faith to be a beacon that leads others to a renewed faith, for themselves and for our nation’s sake. May he receive the crown of the soul winner promised for your faithful ministers. May he realize he was given that position, by you, to fulfill a purpose. In Jesus Name, I ask and pray…Amen.

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  • lassiegirldawn
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:23pm

    Right on, I am so happy to see someone publicly proclaim Jesus. This man walks the walk and talks the talk, great role model for kids and people.

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  • kaydeebeau
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:14pm

    Amen – Adonia li v lo Ira

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:13pm

    It’s the ONLY thing in life that i am sure of

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    • broker0101
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:45pm

      If that’s the ONLY thing you are sure of, then God help your family, or anyone who actually depends on you.

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    • kaydeebeau
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:06pm

      Gee broker I think there is much more to count on with Dealer, Tebow or even my German Shepherd than can ever be said of you.. Oh and while I am at it, did you invoke God…did you forget yourself (as witnessed from your other athiestic posts)

      Are we beleivers perhaps having an impact on you or is that spark in-born within all of us coming out? (or perhaps you have just gotten out of jail – it has been awhile since we we “blessed with your commentary)

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  • NewLife56
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:12pm

    Thank you Brother for your words and spreading the Gospel

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