He's A "Runaway"

After seeing Kanye West 's performance at the 2010 VMA's I really gotta say, he is a perfect example of "having a form of godliness yet denying its power." Kanye West is the same artist who in 2004 released an anthem which both the secular mainstream and many Christians embarrassed as a mark that Christianities influence in culture was on the rise. For me, I was hesitant to embrace Kanye's spiel which spoke of how the power of God can and is willing to transform lives. 

 I'm not saying the message is not true, but we must understand that even the demons of this world recognize the power of God. This year, this same artist delivered one of the most shameful performances in VMA history. The saddest part about it was response which he received after it. The audience began to chant out his name Kanye, Kanye, Kanye as if he had done some great thing. The profanity displayed was a disgrace to real artist and musicians. 

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power.

Even more disturbing is the support Kanye gets from so many Christians, specifically young adults. In a day where "Turth" is being contested by tolerance, I want to encourage Christians to consider the cost of compromise. The support of such artist like Kanye will led to spiritual compromise. His message is profane, ungodly, and outright demonic. To young adults, I would ask that you begin supporting real artist who have a real message that can and will transform you life, build up your spirit and in your holy faith. Check out artist like Lacrea, TripLee, Richie Righteous, and the Cross Movement. 

 

I pray that Kanye would understand that it is only through the Christ Jesus that salvation can come in. It is through the Revelation we get from the Son that will allow us to have a real relationship with the Father. This is what causes Christians to live our lives sold-out for the glory of God and not our own fleshly desires. Kanye, my prayers are with you, I pray your eyes will be open and your heart soften to the voice of God speaking to you. Kanye, stop running way and come and know your God has been seek for you and is desiring to be reunited with you again. Don't be a Runaway any long!

And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.