Random thoughts: Today I came across a few messages from Tye Tribbett on various websites and saw the part of his ministry that is often overlooked, the man has a message! After listening to what he had to say, my mind drifted to his fans. I see those who have picked up his dress, dance, and style but wonder if they've picked up his spirit. His messages are uncompromising, pulling no punches, and most importantly Bible based. I'm nervous his fans are caught up in a "Christian culture" and not a "Christian lifestyle". *(By no means do I place the blame on Tye because like I said he's putting the message out there, it's up to us to take heed) Looking at what I've taken note of, I see people who love his music, his style, etc but then turn around and surround themselves with things that go against the Kingdom i.e. secular music, gossip, cursing, sexual perversion, etc. It's evident that it's had a cultural impact but not so evident that it's had an impact where it matters, change in the lives of those who listen. THIS IS NOT A CULTURE, IT'S A LIFESTYLE.
I can say that I'm a fan of Tye, maybe not his dress but definately his message. No compromise! I pray we would wake up and not only hear and enjoy what these artists and preachers are saying but begin to allow what they're saying to transform our lives. I love Tye's first track on his new cd entitled, "Stand Out" because it talks about this very thing. It's time out for blending in and straddling the fence. We're called to Stand Out!!
Links to 2 of his messages:
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=8942395
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=8600869 (4 part series, watch all 4!!!)
1 comment:
I totally agree with you on this. I've actually thought about this exact same thing. When I first listened to Tye's new album it was awesome to me how full and uncompromising the lyrics were in the songs, but when I began to hear other people talk about it they only talked about the musical genius that's also evident. I realized that these same people who make it clear that they are big fans of Tye Tribbet haven't caught on to the message that God has given him to proclaim...
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