Right or Wrong?
Yes, I know everyone's favorite verse in the Bible, "judge not, that you
be not judged Matthew 7:1 but it also goes on to say "for with what
judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with what measure you use,
it will be measured to you" Matthew 7:2. Judging is not wrong but the
premise upon which the judging is done is what is wrong. There is a
distinction between judging a person's intentions/motives and judging
the rightness or wrongness of their actions. That my friend, is where
most of us as Christians err; myself included. Judging a person's
character is internal and their actions are external. We tend to do the
former. Since we cannot discern motive, you are incapable of judging
another, in criticizing him, you are passing sentence upon yourself, for
you show that you are a participant with Satan, the accuser of our
brethren. Desire of Ages p. 314. However, the body of Christ has the
right judge a believers' actions. Peter admonishes the brethren, "for
the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it
first begin at us, what will be the end of them that obey not the gospel
of God" 1 Peter 4:17. If a brother has faltered, it is the
responsibility of another brother to correct that one and encourage him
on his walk. "The judgment of the wicked is a distinct and separate work
and takes place at a later period" Great Controversy p. 480. In
addition, if this righteous and holy body of Christ will be given the
work to judge angels, what says these small matters of this life 1
Corinthians 6: 2,3.
However, it is evident that the spirit of compromising is present in the body of Christ. Right has become wrong and wrong right. It is only right that I give a little background to this post on Right or Wrong. As most of you all know, Kirk Franklin collaborated with Kanye West, yes Kanye West on one of his songs from his album "The Life of Pablo." The song is called Ultralight Beam. I'll post the link to the video at the end of the post if you feel inclined to view. Kirk posted a photo of him and Kanye and made a long post to justify why the picture was taken and why he proud to "do life with" (Kanye).
What is troubling about this post and album for me and as it relates to Kirk Franklin, is the lewd and obscene language used throughout the song (Ultralight Beam) on an alleged 'gospel album'...with cursing according to Kanye. Kirk appears in the final minute of the performance apparently bringing Kanye back to life after he fainted. He is seen praying over him. Mockery, if you should ask me!
To be honest with you, I'm not a fan of either. Kanye has openly blasphemed against God calling himself 'Yeezus'...rhymes with Jesus no?, and has out rightly revealed that he has sold his soul to the devil. As for Kirk, I've never really followed his spiritual journey or rise to fame so I'm not in a position to speak of such. What I'll say is this, from his action, it can be said that he is as lukewarm as most of us.
We are living in the age of the Laodecia church and the rebuke this particular church has gotten is that it is lukewarm. "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot, I would wish you were cold or hot, so then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of my mouth" Revelation 3:15, 16. "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be jealous and repent" Revelation 3:19.
Disclaimers
I don't have the authority to judge Kirk Franklin's motives for collaborating with Kanye West, but his actions are questionable and sends a wrong message to believers. Wrong, wrong, wrong. He has thousands of followers and has a tremendous influence over his fan base, has been welcomed in to too many a house to count through his music. However, he speaks from the pulpit as a lay preacher at times and sings. What people need not forget, that just as how preaching is a ministry, so is music. Anything we do for God, is a ministry and we have to be very cautious and careful about how we go about God's business. Just as how a pastor wont allow an atheist or unbeliever to preach from his pulpit, Kirk should have never aligned himself with Kanye West to do any collaboration.
Light and darkness cannot mingle. It is either you are for God (light) or for Satan (darkness). "But there is no union between the Prince of light and the prince of darkness and there can be no union between their followers...do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship has righteousness and lawlessness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. Unfortunately, there can be no compromise. Humans, though flawed and imperfect always seek to justify our actions by using 'charity/love.' Yes we are to love our neighbors as ourselves for that is the greatest commandment. "While we are to love the souls for whom Christ died, we are to make no compromise with evil." Acts of the Apostle p. 555.
Lastly, I'll say this, if Kirk Franklin really wanted to witness to Kanye, there was no reason to make music with him. "Real godliness never prompts an effort at display...your prayers, your performance of duty, your benevolence, your self-denial will not be the theme of your thought or conversation. Jesus will be magnified, self will be hidden, and Christ will appear as all in all. Mount of Blessings p. 80,81.
Peace and love!
Link to video of Ultralight Beam
http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/kanye-west-ultralight-beam/2985373?onid=139546#vc139546=1
Link to video
However, it is evident that the spirit of compromising is present in the body of Christ. Right has become wrong and wrong right. It is only right that I give a little background to this post on Right or Wrong. As most of you all know, Kirk Franklin collaborated with Kanye West, yes Kanye West on one of his songs from his album "The Life of Pablo." The song is called Ultralight Beam. I'll post the link to the video at the end of the post if you feel inclined to view. Kirk posted a photo of him and Kanye and made a long post to justify why the picture was taken and why he proud to "do life with" (Kanye).
What is troubling about this post and album for me and as it relates to Kirk Franklin, is the lewd and obscene language used throughout the song (Ultralight Beam) on an alleged 'gospel album'...with cursing according to Kanye. Kirk appears in the final minute of the performance apparently bringing Kanye back to life after he fainted. He is seen praying over him. Mockery, if you should ask me!
To be honest with you, I'm not a fan of either. Kanye has openly blasphemed against God calling himself 'Yeezus'...rhymes with Jesus no?, and has out rightly revealed that he has sold his soul to the devil. As for Kirk, I've never really followed his spiritual journey or rise to fame so I'm not in a position to speak of such. What I'll say is this, from his action, it can be said that he is as lukewarm as most of us.
We are living in the age of the Laodecia church and the rebuke this particular church has gotten is that it is lukewarm. "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot, I would wish you were cold or hot, so then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of my mouth" Revelation 3:15, 16. "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be jealous and repent" Revelation 3:19.
Disclaimers
- Disagreeing with me is very much welcomed because as much as I'll try to be objective, that will not happen because I am human and will be subjective inevitably.
- I will not be able to help you if you have a query with the word of God. It cannot change and I can only pray for you.
I don't have the authority to judge Kirk Franklin's motives for collaborating with Kanye West, but his actions are questionable and sends a wrong message to believers. Wrong, wrong, wrong. He has thousands of followers and has a tremendous influence over his fan base, has been welcomed in to too many a house to count through his music. However, he speaks from the pulpit as a lay preacher at times and sings. What people need not forget, that just as how preaching is a ministry, so is music. Anything we do for God, is a ministry and we have to be very cautious and careful about how we go about God's business. Just as how a pastor wont allow an atheist or unbeliever to preach from his pulpit, Kirk should have never aligned himself with Kanye West to do any collaboration.
Light and darkness cannot mingle. It is either you are for God (light) or for Satan (darkness). "But there is no union between the Prince of light and the prince of darkness and there can be no union between their followers...do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship has righteousness and lawlessness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. Unfortunately, there can be no compromise. Humans, though flawed and imperfect always seek to justify our actions by using 'charity/love.' Yes we are to love our neighbors as ourselves for that is the greatest commandment. "While we are to love the souls for whom Christ died, we are to make no compromise with evil." Acts of the Apostle p. 555.
Lastly, I'll say this, if Kirk Franklin really wanted to witness to Kanye, there was no reason to make music with him. "Real godliness never prompts an effort at display...your prayers, your performance of duty, your benevolence, your self-denial will not be the theme of your thought or conversation. Jesus will be magnified, self will be hidden, and Christ will appear as all in all. Mount of Blessings p. 80,81.
Peace and love!
Link to video of Ultralight Beam
http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/kanye-west-ultralight-beam/2985373?onid=139546#vc139546=1
Link to video
On point...your article is not biased at all, I actually share the same view on the matter. To be frank, Kirk Franklin was always a questionable character in my view. While I am in no position to judge, he never appealed to me as a spiritual leader I admire. I think the only song he sang that spoke to me was God's mercies kept me, apart from that my spirit has never rested well with his praise.
ReplyDeleteI am never surprised when I see these things unfolding because as the good scripture laments, the wheat and the thorns must grow together until the day of harvest. The devil has his wolves in sheep clothing seated right next to us in the house of the Lord...we just have to be careful that we are not one. We will never really know a man's true intention unless we seek revelation from God.Let's pray his soul is really right with God and if he has lost his way, pray that he returns to his fold safely.
I share your views too. They must grow together. I pray that we will not be found wanting. Thanks for your commentš
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