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We Aren't the World

Details: Friday, 10 July 2009 10:43

QUOTE: "At the height of the Beatle’s popularity in 1966 John Lennon commented that the group was 'more popular than Jesus.' Today one could easily have inferred that Michael Jackson was more popular than both the Beatles and Jesus combined. While the theme of Michael Jackson’s memorial service was indeed spiritual, it certainly could in no way be mistaken for a Christian funeral. During the performance of 'We Are the World,' which was sung by a Who’s Who of musical icons, symbols of every major religion were displayed on a giant screen behind the stage including a larger than life picture of Jesus. The message could not have been clearer. … It is time for the Protestant church to wake up and realize that the world is finding faith apart from the fulfillment of the Great Commission. While I am no fan of the Southern Baptist Convention, I applaud Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, for his call for a 'Great Commission Resurgence' that recognizes 'the lordship of Christ and the centrality of the gospel in Christian ministry.' … I admire the work of Michael Jackson and mourn his passing. Truly the legacy he leaves behind is immeasurable. But holding hands and singing to the glory of a dead pop star will never replace the spiritual needs of the human condition. The world needs to hear the truth of the gospel message of Jesus Christ, for only under the blood of Jesus will we be part of God’s great big family." —Raleigh Protestant Examiner columnist Tim Wade [examiner.com, 7/7/09]

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0 #1 Pastor Cortijo 2009-07-20 13:24

Great tough... I agree we need to be a light that shines BRIGHTLY. Our challenge is to preach to this generation the truth of the gospel, in a relevant way without comprising... Jesus said.- John 14:6... I am the way, the truth and the light, no one comes to the father but by me. :-)

I echo the words of the Apostle Paul to Timothy... Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2)

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