This is Not New!
Yes this is not new. Moses fell into sin and murdered an Egyptian. King David fell into sin and did the same, and even more. King Solomon had the worst lifestyle. The 12 disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ and others around His circle denied Him and even left Him especially apostle Peter. (John 6:66). This is not new to us and should not surprise us Christians. The question of "if we still have to sing the song he wrote and sing"; absolutely! "Yes". Or we stop reading and preaching about the writings of the same people I mentioned who fell into sin, messed up their lives and their testimony, and turned their back from the truth, from God, and holiness. (Galatians 6:1- 7)
God used him to write, record, and sing those songs not to help us make ornset a standard for ourselves but to serve God's purpose- to glorify, honor Him, and edify the brethren.
Andrae Crouch, the writer and singer of 'My Tribute' 'The Blood Will Never Lose its Power' and other hymn and songs that we sing did not have a perfect life.
Every Sunday that you go to church, you will listen to your pastor, to your Sunday school teacher who does not live a perfect life. Some pastors and church leaders, and Sunday school teachers may not even saved. (Matthew 7:13- 23)
I know of some pastors, preachers, and Christian leaders who lives in sin. Some to pornography, in excess of wine, issues with money (used the church funds for personal) and other sins. The sad part is, they are still at the pulpit preaching holiness, love, sin, integrity, and the whole truth of God- now that is hypocrisy.
I do not condone Marty Sampson's of (Hillsong) bad decision and outlook in life. Its totally wrong and sinful. Neither will I agree with his demonic behavior and attitude towards God, His truth and God's Word.
Our response to this kind of lifestyle is Prayer. (Ephesians 6:7- 20). The enemy will destroy us from within! From within our hearts, within our churches, within our organizations, and within the Christian Music Industries.
We can still sing their songs without thinking of the sinful writers, but the annointing of God to the written songs.
May this will not divide and distract Christians to the real heartbeat and focus of Christianity- "To love the Lord our God, and to love others. God bless us all!
Ely R. Sagansay
Pastor/Author
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