Friday, February 22, 2019

How to Become an Unashamed Christian Musician


How to Become an Unashamed Christian Musician
1 John 4:17-18, “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
            As a Christian musician you may be wondering how it is possible that you could possibly stand at the day of judgment without fear.  1 Peter 1:13-16 gives some brief instruction in what  the Christian can do to make this possible.  “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
            Romans,” 5:5 explains that God makes this hope possible when it states, “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”  However, it is our responsibility to take control of our thought life.  St. Paul declared in Ephesians 6:14-17 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God…”
            So, there are several things that the Christian musician needs to do to become an unashamed Christian.  We do not have to live a defeated Christian life.  It is a mistake to take the “poor pitiful me” defeatist attitude about Christian living.  God wants us to be proactive Christians.  He wants to guard our hearts and our minds.  So, do not listen to Satan, or Christians, who will whisper in your ear that you can not live a victorious holy Christian life.
Thought for the Day
The Children of Israel wondered around in the wilderness for 40 years, but they wouldn’t have been necessary if they had listened to God.  I know He knew the way through the wilderness, but He also knew the way around the wilderness. 
Song for the Day  Victory in Jesus by  Eugene M. Bartlett
           

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