“We watching the news in our living rooms on our big screens
and talking if God is real where is He? Is it the same God we claim might not
real but becomes real to us when we are dying in bed?” (NF, 2016)
Most devote Christians will agree with NF. We live in an era
where people choose to ignore God but are quick to question him whenever
something bad happens but “It’s hard to answer prayers when nobody is praying
to you” (NF, 2016). In a time where restrictions are placed on when and where
you can preach, it’s hard to really impact our generation with the gospel.
However some people have defied the odds and spearheaded the
propagation of the gospel, however a lot of those who hear the message have
lots of questions and lots of doubt, unfortunately they are classified as
blasphemous when the voice out their concerns. “You gave me the bible and
expected me not to analyze it?” (Hopsin, 2014). Christianity can be very confusing
at times since we are taught to analyze facts and appropriately scrutinize
everything.
“There is way too many religions with vivid descriptions
begging all men and women to listen” (Hopsin,2014) we have to admit that with
so many people teaching so many different religions, new converts are bound to be
confused and need nurturing, because even Christianity has so many sects with
each trying to outwit the other. We must respect that people are tenacious and
will consider all possible explanations. “My thoughts keep picking things apart
all day” (Hopsin, 2014).
I want to draw your attention to the fact that people don’t lash
out at religion because they are against it, but because they lack
understanding. People are filled with questions that need answers “Where is the
Holy Ghost at, how long does it take a man to find it? Is heaven real, is it
fake, and is it truly how I fantasize it?” (Hopsin, 2014). Keep in mind that
they are in search of a relationship and may not feel like they have a personal
connection with God. “I try crying to you but I and you don’t have that type of
bond”
In Acts 8:28-40 we learn that the Apostle Philip had to
explain the scriptures to an Ethiopian Eunuch. When asked if he understood what
he read the Eunuch gave an answer that I find very interesting, he said “How
can I, unless someone explains it to me”. Today I ask you the same thing, how
can the people understand unless it is explained to them.
Instead of lashing out at them let us follow the example of
Apostle Philip and help them answer the question that bothers them. Use your
relationship with God and the understanding you have to benefit your generation
instead of looking down on them and calling them names.
CREDITS
CREDITS
•Ill mind of Hopsin 7 (2014)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBsA2ETp7JA
• NF- Oh Lord (2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0NOxf4uaZI
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