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I hate what I see in Barry Bonds, but I hate it all the more because I see it in myself: "They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, decept, and malice" (Rom. 1:29).

Lord, have mercy on Barry; he desperately needs it. But he's hardly alone.

Mark Galli is managing editor of Christianity Today.

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Earlier Play Ball columns include:

Heavy Medal | At the Olympics, if you don't medal, you certainly must be a loser. By Mark Moring (Feb. 23, 2006)

Opening Ceremony Blues | The Olympics is symbolic, but not of world peace. By Mark Galli (Feb. 16, 2006)

Punches, Smashes, and Bombs | Boxing gives us a window into the violence inherent in all sports. By Mark Galli (Nov. 11, 2006)

Should We Ban Boxing? | The usual arguments against the "sweet science" cut many ways. By Mark Galli (Oct. 28, 2005)

Something Noble and Good | Professional sports is often boring, but real sports is not. By Mark Galli (May 13, 2005)

The Lovely Paradox of NFL Draft Day | It's an event of biblical proportions—and wisdom. By Mark Galli (April 29, 2005)

Negotiating Sunday Sports | This culture war was lost long ago. Now what? By Mark Galli (April 15, 2005)

The Prodigal Sports Fan | There is hope for the idolater. By Mark Galli (April 08, 2005)

The Thirst of the 24/7 Fan | Understanding the idolatry in sports. By Mark Galli (March 01, 2005)

March Madnesses | The layers of insanity know no end—thank God. By Mark Galli (March. 18, 2005)

Spectating as a Spiritual Discipline | For those who have eyes to watch, let them watch something more than highlight films. By Mark Galli (March 11, 2005)

The Grace of Sports | If Christ can't be found in sports, he can't be found the modern world. By Mark Galli (March 4, 2005)

Baseball Isn't Entertainment | The sooner we stop thinking sports are about the spectators, the more enjoyable the games will be. By Mark Galli (Feb. 25, 2005)

Rooting for T.O. | Why Terrell Owens irritates most of us most of the time. By Mark Galli (Feb. 11, 2005)

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