Truth & Consequences
Maybe you’ve heard this story, and maybe not, but when I found out about this I didn’t totally know what to think. I’ve gone through mixed emotions with regards to this, so I’ll let you be the judge. I totally believe there’s truth to be sung in this song, but will be hard to lead with the mixed feelings about the heart from which it was written. As I type I’ve come to the thought that maybe God is using this story to say to us that we all have hidden sin we need to confess in order to grow closer to Him. Anyway, watch the video and let me know how you feel.
Mixed feelings as well…could be used for good but the source is tainted. An example might be a good Buddhist or Confucian saying/proverb–does it have merit? Of course…and if the listener doesn’t know the source and doesn’t associate negative issues with it then the saying/proverb might be beneficial. However, if the listener knows where it’s from…might that listener be offended and even associate you with that source…leading to a loss of credibility (yes, even if you weren’t aware because there’s a lack of ability to lovingly confront)? Anyways, Rom 14 could apply here and I’d advise against using this…unfortunately I don’t believe that the music from this individual (e.g. Healer) will have any value added as compared to the concern from some who may be aware of the source issue. Yes, God can take anything bad and make it good, but we are called and created with intelligence and reason to consider others above ourselves. I do appreciate however your take on this Tony…maybe a tool to call out everyone’s own condition of sin…but that would need to be an object lesson carefully crafted for a large group if at all. Love ya’!!! Shake-n-Bake!
Comment by Don — September 26, 2008 @ 3:49 am