"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." -1st John 2:15-17
It
is sad that so many born-again believers are living so worldly.
American is filled with professed "Christians" who do business at bars,
nightclubs and other worldly places of entertainment. It is sad that
so many believers are living phony lives like Elvis Presley did. Elvis
would sing disgusting worldly lyrics to rock-n-roll rhythms for most of his
songs...and then sing ONE gospel song at the end. I can't think of a
better example of how the average believer lives. Most believers are
anything but Christian. The term "Christian" was first given to
believers by the heathens at Antioch, Rome. It was the Christlike
testimonies of those early believers that caused the unsaved people to label
them as "Christians." Do your neighbors and friends see Jesus in you?
All my life I have been persecuted, ridiculed and made fun of for being a separated Christian. If I was a worldly Christian, no one would care. But because I don't drink alcohol, don't look at pornography, don't curse in God's name, don't tell dirty jokes, don't have any tattoos or earrings, don't wear black leather like a punk, don't go to strip joints, don't smoke, etc...I am ostracized for being different. I've had coworkers accuse me of thinking that I was "better" than them. Nothing could be further from the truth, I just don't want to hang around them because they disrespect me with their filth. I am the "square." I've been called "baby Jesus," and a host of other names. I am no martyr, but I know the extreme loneliness of not being able to mingle with my coworkers the way I wish I could. Try working a job like this for over 10 years. If I do try to associate with them, I always end up being the target of their jokes, criticisms, and hatred for everything that is righteous and good. I realize that it's the Lord that they have a problem with, not me. I pray for all of them.
I am NOT an entertainment Christian. I am certainly not perfect, as a matter of fact, I feel like the Apostle Paul when he declared that he was the "chief of sinners." I surely feel like the chief of sinners. God has given me so much and I am accountable for what I do with it...it is scary indeed. The world is filled with professed Christians who are friends of the world (James 4:4). Too many believers don't think twice about walking into a tavern. I'll tell you what, every believer should feel like they're on ENEMY TERRITORY if they go into a tavern or nightclub. No Christian should ever go into a nightclub. No Christian should ever go into a bar, not even to use the phone. I know a professed Christian man who makes his living playing pedal steel guitar. He plays his guitar around the country, in every place, from bars to churches. He also plays his guitar in Las Vegas nightclubs. He recently recorded a Gospel steel guitar album and called it "My Ministry." How do you think God feels about this? Do you think God is pleased by a man who claims to have a musical "ministry" who also performs in Vegas nightclubs? This is sin folks. We are commanded not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2nd Corinthians 6:14). In addition, most of the music he performs is worldly. He is using his talents to promote the the sale of booze. That's how the nightclubs make most of their money. This is wicked.
The average believer knows the TV schedule better than they do the Bible. Jesus warned us not to become "choked" by the cares and riches of this world. Worldly believers never win anyone to the Lord.
"And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection." -Luke 8:14
God is sickened by worldly musicians who profess to be "Christian," while playing the devil's music. These phonies claim to love God, but they do NOT...they love the world. Please note, you don't have to necessarily love sin to love the world. A lot of believers don't live in what we would consider "deep sin," but they are very carnally minded and worldly. For example: I know a professed "Christian" man who plays pedal steel guitar for a living. He is a nice guy with lots of friends. He is faithful to his wife and is a friend to his friends. Yet, he plays all sorts of heathen songs on his guitar, plays his music in taverns and nightclubs, drinks alcohol at these events, and makes a living from the sale of alcohol. He may be saved, but he certainly is NO Christian (not Christlike). He claims to love God inside his album cover...even thanks God for making it all possible, but is this the kind of Christianity that Jesus asked us to live? No, it absolutely is NOT!
Jesus spoke of picking up our cross to follow Him. Jesus warned us when all men would speak well of us. The Bible clearly teaches that those who live godly in Christ Jesus SHALL suffer persecution. No wonder America is going to hell...we have become a nation of ENTERTAINMENT CHRISTIANS.
Please read my article, Carrying Your Cross
America is Absolutely a Satanic Nation
