If you're on Facebook or Twitter and especially if you're a friend or a follower, you've heard the buzz about Lecrae being on some type of Hip Hop Awards show on B.E.T. Many will hear about this and respond, "What's the big deal?" But there are a few of us who know how big of a deal this is and we're excited!
Why? I grew up watching B.E.T. and I know how big of an influence it is in the black community. Sadly it's not a good influence. It portrays the life of many professed believers in our community in it's viewing schedule. Monday-Saturday B.E.T plays all types of garbage that is not becoming of a Christian and then on Sunday it plays gospel music and preaching. See the pattern? Live how you want to live Monday-Saturday but on Sunday mornings go to church and you're good. B.E.T. has influenced our culture more than most realize. I'm not blaming the spiritual state of our culture completely on B.E.T., but I will say they are part of the problem along with the parents and the Church.
Nevertheless, it's a HUGE platform specifically in our community that desperately needs truth and last night Lecrae gave them a taste of truth by faithfully proclaiming Jesus in a way that was offensive (which means he did it right) without sacrificing beautiful art. Our culture who has repeatedly called Christian Rap corny, lame, silly, and wack are now exposed to a rapper who is a phenomenal artist but most importantly an excellent and faithful communicator of the true and offensive Gospel.
So are you are still thinking, "So what? A song won't change anyone." I would beg to differ. Lecrae and other artists in his camp are some of the first individuals to challenge my bible-belt Christianity. God used music to challenge and expose my doctrine, philosophy, worldview and lifestyle as faulty and sinful. Music shapes our WORLDVIEW! Even the people in the world realize this. One guy, in so many words, said this last night as he introduced Lupe Fiasco, a Muslim rapper.
Ultimately, Lecrae can only plant seeds but God must give the increase. Lecrae is simply a instrument in the Redeemers hands and I find comfort in this truth. I'm confident Lecrae will use this platform to point men and women to Jesus. I'm excited.
Did you miss the awards show? Watch Lecrae's cypher verse here:
BET Hip Hop Awards - Lecrae's Cypher
Want to know more about Lecrae? Watch his story here:
Lecrae - I Am Second
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