Steroid Persuasive Research Paper

In today’s world, humanity is constantly pushing their boundaries. It is in our blood to push our bodies to the limit. In some cases competition and human development has caused debates about ethical, moral, and religious views. As Christians, we are continuously battling right from wrong, but we have to understand that we are not the ones making the judgment. I believe as a Christian; steroid use, elective surgery, and exercise can be either sinful or God honoring.
Competition has come a long way from friendly games to what has now become about money, gambling, and fantasy leagues as a result of the changing society that we live in. With such high demands from the public, athletes risk their bodies for the audience satisfaction. Competition is not necessarily a bad thing if done correctly. Honoring God and playing sports for God’s glorification can make competition healthy. Athletes can be positive role models and strong Christians. Performing and enhancing drugs or better known as steroids, are obviously prohibited in sports, but there are situations where steroids are needed for recovery from an injury. I believe if an athlete takes …show more content…
For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.” If I want to glorify God in everything that I do, then I have to make sure I do not harm my body. A topic that has come up in today’s society is elective surgery. This accounts for all the surgeries that are not done for life threatening reasons. Some examples of elective surgeries are calf implants, boob implants, and nose surgery. There are some who believe that these surgeries are unnecessary, and therefore, they are sinful. I believe elective surgeries can be glorifying when they can help an individual accomplish something positive. For an example, if a pastor has a deformity in his face, surgery could help him feel more comfortable preaching God’s