Thoughts from a Random Mind

The Name of Jesus in Christian Music

 

                  I read a piece the other day that said there are believers out there who will not listen to Christian singers who do not incorporate the name of Jesus in their lyrics. They don’t consider it Christian music. Really? Geez, they refuse to take the entire message for what it is and allow themselves to be inspired or ministered to by it. Wow! In my humble opinion that is shortsighted. Because of that restriction that they themselves have placed on what they listen to they are missing multiple blessings.  Oh well, it’s their choice and they are allowed to it. I guess I just see that as being rigid and intolerant of an individual’s right to express their faith in a way that is different than others. Too bad. Oh well, it is what it is. 

                  Believers in Christ are redeemed, but they still must live out their lives in a world that is contrary to that which God requires. We struggle to hear from God daily. We deal with all sorts of issues that are the same as those living in the world. We are in the world but not of the world once we give our lives over to the Lord. To take a narrow view of anything in this world aside from Christ himself and his work on the cross is not a good thing. No one person is any better or worse than anyone else. The only reason we have anything over those in the world is because of what Christ has done for us and nothing we have done on our own. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries