We seem extreme and fanatical, but I wonder if God is preparing our hearts and minds for action due to coming persecution, or the training of a generation that will face oppression and persecution. 6:18) RUN from the opportunity to get into some sexual action.Īs rebels we are so in love with Jesus, He is so valuable to us that we look crazy because we actually follow His word. God on the other hand doesn't tell us "get as close as you can without sinning." He tells us to FLEE sexual immorality. The culture says sex is a part of "dating" (which is also cultural). It's apparently "cute" for 10 year olds to have boyfriends or girlfriends. The culture tells us to pursue them at any age and time. One example is male/female relationships. If we spend time learning His ways we will find ourselves slowly turning our back and in rebellion against the worlds way of doing things. What does God say about relationships, money, depression, guilt, identity, sexuality? He says a lot. We think and act more out of culture and tradition than out of a biblical perspective. If that's the case then you'll see many of the ways we operate and things we think are more American than Christian. But more than anything I want you to use the Bible as the lens that you see the world through. I want the Lord to change your hearts, I want to challenge you, and I want to encourage you. You'll find that many of the songs are really just an exegesis, description, or translation of the bible. Marinate on them pray about the content and line it up with the word of God. If you get "Rebel" please take time to think through the songs. I'm am realizing more and more that it is insanity to believe that a CD will be the big relevant tool to open the eyes of the world to Truth or more specifically Jesus.īUT.I do think the music can help many and I pray the music will push you toward your word and God will use it to turn hearts toward Himself, His church, and His ways. For my family, my community, for nations. Not some generic "world" that people cant see or touch. Well that's not the truth I have plenty to do but I don't feel so overwhelmed that I can't write. I'm doing my best to seize this moment when I don't have much to do.