Quote (HighschoolTurd @ 15 Feb 2012 14:36)
Yes but I don't abuse it in a way that Lil wayne (As a example) and alot of others do.
Read “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”~Ephesians 5:1-2
this verse specifically applies to what we are talking about, i believe that making dirty song lyrics and releasing them to the public and talking about derogatory terms in nearly every song he makes and derogatory terms about women/etc, is against this verse specifically and I believe it's wrong to wear the cross if he continues to make that kind of lyrics for the world. This is just what I think though, but I know you guys will probably disagree to a extent, but I believe there should be a limit on what you can or cannot DO While wearing a cross to represent Jesus Christ and unfortunately I believe (my opinion) lil wayne is not one of them.
Edit: This is not even about lil wayne specifically, it's about anyone...
Let me know what you think though =]
Quote (iPlugHoles @ 15 Feb 2012 15:32)
We can recognize our sins, that doesn't make it okay or not okay.
They're sins, they're faults, they're mistakes; even if we are aware of them.We are called in Colossians to be the image of the invisible God. High standard, right?
God doesn't need for us to defend him. Because like it says in Revelation 21, God makes everything new. Everything that is, comes together for the glory of God. period.
Ultimately, ALL that we do is but rags to God. This is where grace comes in. Although i understand the gravity of what the cross is, to the world, its a watered down, monetary symbol. honestly, i am more focused on people who bear the name of Christ, taking Jesus seriously, than people doing things because they wear a cross around their neck.
people see you wearing a cross, they will think nothing of it. Tell someone that you believe in Jesus, the entire conversation changes.