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I think too many times people look to the wrong people for inspiration. Rather than looking at a godly christian they look at someone they like in the world. they also judge someones success on how ‘famous’.
Its hard to watch a dying generation of young christians selling out the ‘promise’ of fame – when most will go no where but rather than wasting their talents in pubs and clubs they could have been doing something for the glory of God.
You raise some very good points Ariana.
The way people look and worship ‘Christian’ performers like Guy Sabstain and
Mike Guglielmucci etc is almost embarrassing. Why do they not look at consistent Christian preachers, performers who have a long standing testimony and above reproach (1 Timothy 3:7-10) like Billy Graham etc
He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
Is it because they are not cool enough that they do not have tats or piercings or show off enough leg and body?
A Christian leader who influences (young) Christians like these people (cool or not cool) should NOT be part of the world were you look and act just like everyone else (John 17:11, 14-19).
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Good point bro!
The flesh loves the limelight, and delights in glorified attention. This is a real tragedy, and I believe that Satan even works to bring apparent ‘Christians’ into the public eye, and then after people have confidence in them, He brings their sin to light.
We should be careful in how we view ‘Christian leaders’.
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Thanks for your comment Armen.
I do think that yes Satan ‘hides’ or glosses over the sin and helps them be popular but I also think that even with people who have sin, God can still use them.
Mike Guglielmucci is a good example were God continue to use his ‘Healer song’ even though he was in sin when he wrote it.
I think humility is an important factor that keeps people fleshly desires of limelight etc down. I also think that a lot of churches fast track people into the spotlight and that is dangerous as they are not ready.
We should be careful in how we view ‘Christian leaders’.
This imo comes down to spiritual immaturity were we look at man or these ‘powerful’ Christian leaders for salvation instead of a personal relationship with God.
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