To whom much is given, much is required

There are moments in life when we fall short and have to say, "my mistake" or "I'm sorry". That said, after listening to Tiger Woods' statement today, I'm taken back at the level of surprise from the public at his shortfall. In no way am I judging Tiger Woods, he's a great golfer and athlete, but talent and athletic ability doesn't automatically equate to integrity and character. I'm reminded of a text that states, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God"; my best guess is, "All" includes the great and famous as well as the common and unknown. As a society I believe we want to "hero-ize" those that excel in their area of talent and expertise, but less we forget, that they're human too. In listening to his apology today, my heart goes out to his children, wife and those that respect(ed) him. The media is running a muck in analyzing his apology and in doing so, there's a tendency to judge him...why go there? Sadly enough, men and women fall short everyday in marriages and relationships and the heartbreak is no less painful for them than it is for Tiger Woods and his family. So why all the publicity? Because-- to whom much is given, much i required. Leadership isn't always perfect or right. A person can be athletically, technically or intellectually competent and still lack character. Moral character, integrity and uprightness should be as important (if not more so) than talent when living in the spotlight and in the public's eye. With great wealth and fame comes great temptations, responsibility and consequences. So what's my point? Simply this-- people are less than perfect, and that will always be the case. A heart-felt apology often acknowledges mistakes and seeks forgiveness; BUT saying "I'm sorry" doesn't eliminate the responsibility, accountability and consequences of our actions. Over time, I'm certain that Tiger Woods will recover from this. His talent, some time out of the spotlight and perhaps some intervention-- Tiger will find himself back on top of his game. Hopefully his past will not have cost him something (or someone) his wealth or a check couldn't replace.