"Before we assert the claim to speak for God, we need to realize the humility that comes with that kind of responsibility. Too often when Christians say “thus saith the Lord,” it’s in reality, only what THEY want." – Phil Cooke
Phil Cooke is completely right. We need to keep ourselves in check.
Before creating this blog and Facebook group, I prayed a lot for God to give me direction. I still do this daily. It is so important for me to make sure I keep the main thing the main thing. It is far too easy, especially in the entertainment industry, to make you out to be more important then everyone else…to self promote rather then promote Christ.
This mentality seems to be encouraged in entertainment. We see it at the awards shows and trophies given out for personal achievement. It is not wrong to show your appreciation to those who have done a good job, but it is wrong when that recognition becomes the most important.
You can become prideful and step on others while trying to make your way to the top…even to the point of using your Christianity to promote you or your agenda.
On many occasions we hear the winners at these award ceremonies thank God. This may have been genuine at one point, but it has now become cliché. It is a shame because it makes it more difficult for those who are really living and working for Christ to be taken seriously.
Of course this kind of mentality is not limited to the entertainment industry. It’s in every profession including ministry. But the point is we need to keep our intentions genuine.
When setting off to do the work of Christ, it is important to pray, study God’s Word and fellowship so that we know that Christ is working on us.
Matthew 28:19-20
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
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