It is easy to see that the world is not a friend of God. The promotion of violence, lust, greed, and wrath is running rampart today. Especially when we look at what is being promoted to our children and teens. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.
Recently, rapper Kevin Gates has gone viral for his on stage performance of sexual lyrics and dancing. Though this is not new in the entertainment industry, this is what our kids are dealing with daily. Can you imagine trying to live holy and these type messages are pushed constantly. This is just like the Bible says, these type messages war against our soul (1 Peter 2:11).
Our young people must stand strong in the faith at school, colleges, on teams, and among peers. There is no room for games, either you are with God or the world. Watch the video clip below (WARNING IT IS UNCUT). I pray for our young people.
Folks, this type music is the norm among young people. Though this type music is wicked, popular, and accepted by the masses it is not pleasing to God. Psalm 5:4 says, For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, Nor shall evil dwell with You.
Regardless, God wants evildoers to repent. Acts 8:22 says it like this, Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. And furthermore, God his people to live by faith or the Word of God and not imitate such lifestyles. 3 John 1:11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God.
The Lord wants us to be holy and different from the world. We must be determined not to walk in the flesh like those with a solid relationship with Christ. Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Because the Holy Spirit empowers us we can live righteously and be a witness to our peers. We can be a light and prove that everyone is not practicing or embracing what the world has to offer. Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
I will keeping standing for Jesus, will you?