Talk:Brandon Hantz/@comment-4712911-20111228045714

Hi Brandon, Our family have just been snuggled up on the couch watching the finale of Survivor in Australia, and – although you probably get thousands of these – we really felt that you needed to hear a few encouraging words from people who were cheering you on. We felt very sorry to hear that your family were not speaking with you and were angry with you. It is very sad when the love of money and having a million bucks dangled in front of our eyes makes us forget what is really important – and family and friends are at the top. Your family may be disappointed with the way you played, but for our part, we can see that you were trying your best to live the way you thought God wanted you to. People on the outside looking in and hearing some of your outbursts about the fight between good and evil, can’t understand what you are feeling. But it IS a struggle between good and evil. As a Christian we want to try to do what God wants us to do: not to lie, or to cheat, or to love money above anything else. But of course, we trip and fall and make mistakes. Our struggle to do what is right is very hard and only Jesus can rescue us from our mistakes. Your Dad, while I’m sure he loves you very much, looked as though he was very desperate to win the money, and it will take him a while to get over the disappointment of not having it. Sadly, he did come across as putting money before God (‘just get to the Final Three yourself and then ask God to help you.’) Also, bullying Coach into making sure you were in the final three was not a winning idea. He did not help your chances. But you held on to Jesus’ teaching and did not put money first, and proved yourself to be a true disciple. I am sure that God will honour you for that. So, our suggestion is: have lots of hugs with those beautiful children of yours and that lovely wife. Enjoy nature and keep away from people for a while. Unfortunately, we humans are very good at tearing people down. We wish you all the very best Brandon. If ever you are in Australia you should pop in! Cheers