"No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him
who enlisted him as a soldier." (2 Tim. 2:4)
In Scotland, around A.D. 1420, "golfe" had become so popular that King James II of Scotland
feared the pastime placed the country at risk in its ongoing war with England. He reasoned that
his soldiers were spending too much time chasing the "golfe" ball, and too little time practicing
archery. The Scottish archers would pose very little threat to their English foes. Thus, the king
persuaded his government to pass an act of parliament banning "golfe."
As Christians, our interests must be subservient to our King, the Lord Jesus Christ. Anything that jeopardizes service for the King of kings must be identified and treated as a lower priority.