They are to teach my people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to distinguish between the unclean and the clean. Ezekiel 44:23 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. James 4:4
Jesus was frequently seen among sinners. I bet they probably sinned around him many times. Yet he just showed them love and taught them the right ways. I think that is what Lecrae is trying to do with these people he hangs out with.
Misconception...Jesus preached repentance, and Hell... if you are implying he accepted people as they are WITH their SIN... you are wrong. Jesus hung around those who WERE sinners and CHOSE to follow him. The Pharisees pointed out the fact that Jesus hung around know Prostitutes, tax collectors, thieves, etc. to try to say the same thing you are implying. The problem that people don't see is that They WERE known (Past tense) sinners. Check out the Church of Corinth which consisted of Sanctified sinners 1 cor 6:11 --- .
Yes,but Jesus didn't NOD his head in agreement with their sins and didn't slap their hands (which is a cool way of saying GOOD job to the sinners) saying "DOPE" in agreement with their sins (I'm sorry man :) hehe but,you got to pay attention )
If only you read the Bible, you would know Jesus doesn't his time with sinners... Who wanted to repent and turn to God. Not those who continued to live in sin. Those who were close to conversion. Show me where he hangs out and eats with the Pharisees. I'll be waiting
I never said Jesus accepted or approved of the actions of these people. But if he never was around sinners, then he would be around nobody because everyone has sinned. He came to save everyone, but he spent some time with those who needed him most. You can't spread the kingdom by telling all of your saved friends. You have to go out to people who need it. Watch Andy Mineo in his song Wild Things. It's basically about him trying to reach out to the lowest people on earth, and how people are often confused when he is around those types of people. In the hip hop industry, Lecrae is guaranteed to be seen among others who don't follow Christ like he does. Sure, Lecrae shouldn't have said anything to encourage that rap. That would be an awkward situation for him to be in. I never said he ate with Pharisees. I said he ate with sinners.
LaCrae was up after this kid and everything he said smashed this kids verse. He was true to his faith and vulgarity free. I wonder how many of us are winning souls with our hate. I was listening to the Casting Crowns song: "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners" Jesus, friend of sinners, we have strayed so far away We cut down people in your name but the sword was never ours to swing Jesus, friend of sinners, the truth's become so hard to see The world is on their way to You but they're tripping over me Always looking around but never looking up I'm so double minded A plank eyed saint with dirty hands and a heart divided (Chorus) Oh Jesus, friend of sinners Open our eyes to the world at the end of our pointing fingers Let our hearts be led by mercy Help us reach with open hearts and open doors Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, break our hearts for what breaks yours Yeah... Jesus, friend of sinners, the one who's writing in the sand Made the righteous turn away and the stones fall from their hands Help us to remember we are all the least of these Let the memory of Your mercy bring Your people to their knees Nobody knows what we're for only what we're against when we judge the wounded What if we put down our signs crossed over the lines and loved like You did (Chorus) You love every lost cause; you reach for the outcast For the leper and the lame; they're the reason that You came Lord I was that lost cause and I was the outcast But you died for sinners just like me, a grateful leper at Your feet 'Cause You are good, You are good and Your love endures forever You are good, You are good and Your love endures forever You are good, You are good and Your love endures forever You are good, You are good and Your love endures forever Oh Jesus, friend of sinners Open our eyes to world at the end of our pointing fingers Let our hearts be led by mercy Help us reach with open hearts and open doors Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, break our hearts for what breaks Yours And I was the lost cause and I was the outcast Yeah... You died for sinners just like me, a grateful leper at Your feet We all should keep these lyrics in mind. Take a stand for Christ against sin but remember His love. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Let the Holy Spirit lead you.
Lecrae isnt joining the world he is reaching out to the world. By him going to rock the bells he is simply at a platform were he can reach more people through his music. Also just because every body else is cussing doesnt mean lecrae is, listen to his lyrics and you will understand that he wasnt saying anything bad or harmful. It is also ok for him to nod his head and say "dope" because he is giving encouragement. None of us know what Dizzy Wright and Phora are going through, but we do know that kindness goes a long way. As i said earlier lecrae is simply reaching out to another platform.
No matter how you look at this, not everyone will feel the same way. Remember, the Pharisees said the same things about Jesus that people try to say about Christians like Lecrae. Jesus even said He came to save the world and not condemn it. Jesus was able to speak with authority and boldness right away and people knew it was the truth. His backstory kinda have Him way more credibility. Fast forward 2000+ years, Lecrae is going into the places Christians "shouldn't" go or doing things they "shouldn't" do. We don't know the conversations he has off stage with these artists or the personal relationships he has with them. He's not going to condemn crowds and yell hell fire and brimstone. As a Christian, we all know that pushes people away a lot faster. Lecrae is responsible for his own faith. When he TRULY starts to show that he is living LIKE this world instead of people CLAIMING he is, then that's the time to be condemned.
He is a human.. Just casue he is christian doesn't mean he can't enjoy music. He just tries his best to not fallow what the words say, but go his own way.
WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND I WAS LISTENING TO ALL THE SNOOP AND TUPAC I THINK I WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED A RAPPER LIKE LECRAE, IT'S GOOD FOR THE YOUNG GUYS OUT THERE TO HAVE AN OPTION IN THE MIDST OF THE DIRT AND FILTH OF CURSE WORDS IN HIP HOP
Someone has to be amongst these people he's not doing what they do or conforming to their lifestyle it has no affect on him. Through GOD he's strong enough to be a light and point these people to Christ at secular events.
Whatever Lecrae rapped about in the next verse was irrelevant because he openly stated that he thought that typical vulgar rapping artist was "dope". Therefore he is not only yolked with this satanic hip hop culture, he commends sin. I pray for spiritual discernment in the body of Christ in the name of Jesus#Enough said
Man , Lecrae is not bobbing his head to their lyrics , he is bobbing his head to the beat. He trying to feel the beat and he is giving them their props. He aint just going to bust out of no where and say "that was wrong , do better!" He gone give them their props and show them his beliefs as well.
The Son of Man came eating and drinking [with others], and they say, Behold, a glutton and a wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and [especially wicked] sinners! Yet wisdom is justified and vindicated by what she does (her deeds) and by her children. -Matthew 11 : 19 Whiles you sit in church waiting for sinners to come to you, the true evangelist are taking the message to the world....keep being judgmental whiles others are being productive. Talk of Modern day Pharisees,geez 🚶🏾♂️
Hold up. A verse comes to mind about a speck and a plank. You are saying you don't associate with the world? or do anything that some other christian might find questionable? Do you look at porn? Watch rated R movies? Drink alcohol? I can certainly understand the questioning but we are not hear to judge others. We are here to share the good news. Did you even listen to his verse? There was no cursing in his verse and he talked about Jesus and the evil of this world. It sucks that other Christians and our internal bickering is our biggest downfall. Not much has changed since the bible days. Way to look at this as the glass is half full.
Ronald Gulick I don't associate with the world in this way, that I team up with them to "get the word out" and nod in approval of their disgusting deeds and language. , drinking alcohol, or looking at porn. As scripture says, those who commit adultery are going to hell. They must repent to be saved. And you should try to read the Bible a little bit more. We are REQUIRED to judge others. When's the last time you read the Bible?
JCojocaru I actually read my bible everyday. I am not saying you can't judge. It does say to be careful with how you judge as you will be measured the same way. You need to be careful how you talk on social media becasue you might be the reason why non Christians think we are hypocrites. You certainly might think that LeCrae is wrong for this, but I promise that if we analyzed your life, we could find something to expose you as the sinner you are. Also, how about thinking of this. LeCrae is a Hip Hop Artist. That is what he does. Is God not OK with secular Jobs? Accountants? Salesmen? Engineers? Do not all these people hang out with the ungodly while at work? I think you would have a point if LeCrae was acting like them...cursing, saying the n-word and degrading women in his lyrics, but he didn't. He called on the name of the most high. Keep in mind that Jesus hung out with the sinners, broke bread with them. LeCrae is not Jesus but it do you see the validity in him being a part of that world as it is what he does for work. Lastly, there are way bigger problems than for Christians to bicker with other Christians. If not for anything else, maybe that is your plank. Thinking you are better than other Christians and they are doing it wrong. LaCrae is not perfect and he makes mistakes. You are not perfect either. I think it is very detrimental for the world to see Christians fight about stupid things like this.
Man Im sorry I came across this. Im proud of Lecrae AND the fact that he was in this cypher. Its terrible that you posted this discouraging video. I hope you see that these cultures should not be completely separated. Imagine the ministering that could be happening!
It's amazing how u didn't show what lecrae rapped about cos he represented Christ all the way. How are people going to come to Christ if no one goes and tells them about Christ.
The Most High said you cant drink the cup of devils and the cup of The Most High and you cant eat at the table of the devil and eat at the table of the Most High you have to pick a side you will be judged for all your actions matt ch 5 vs 17 thru 18
tbh I think lecrae is strong enough as a christian to associate himself with secular rappers which can allow his christian prespective to change the way they rap while not letting the worldly rappers change him. and i also agree with the previous comment about he author being a hater. until he starts changing the way he raps about God no one should pass judgement that he is becoming a secular artist
+Micah Carroll Did he preach with them too? Ephesians 5:11-12 NIV;KJV - Have nothing to do with the ... www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search... BibleGateway.comHave nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
+Clifton Gage what the heck are you even saying? Lecrae doesn't "preach with un-believers". He preaches WHERE THE UNBELIEVERS ARE. That's what Jesus did. He was a light in the darkness
Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12
You're so funny, Clifton. Why? First of all, you don't know Lecrae personally, so you can't say that. Second of all, you must not listen to his music at all, because then you would shut up. And last of all? Lecrae doesn't go smoking or drinking or club hoppin with these guys. He won't just minister to them: he'll be someone they can lean on. I think you're completely confused
People need to stop the nonsense, taking Lecrae out of context, and making things up. So him nodding his head to MUSIC (not the words) and saying "dope" must mean "I agree with every word you just said, even if it offends my clearly Christian conscience"??? Nonsense. Stop putting words in the man's mouth and maybe send an email to the brother and STOP assuming things. That's NOT of God. Now when you can show me a video with Lecrae himself using foul language exactly like the secular artists, THEN make a video. Otherwise, you're just being like a modern-day Pharisee, with a plank in your own eye trying to remove a speck from Lecrae as he tries to reach people for Christ by associating with sinners in their own arenas. Jesus was falsely accused in the same way. So people need to read the Scriptures and understand what the brother is doing, and take off the Pharisee glasses.
where you going to save souls in Church? He's bringing people to Christ that are lost. If he raps after this guy then people will start to realize that tough guys can serve God and its not about them or the world but God. He is bringing people to Christ that's what we are supposed to do! Keep it up Lacrae your true fans know and God!!!!!
I thought the same at first. But in his rhymes all he does is point to Yeshua. I've had my doubts about him and some are still there, but I'm not doing like you all and trying to shame him. Besides do you not remember that he's said that most people would hate all that he does? andy mineo even said the same in a song about himself, " i talk like Jesus all the christians love me, now i walk like Jesus now they wanna judge me ain't it funny?" Remember Christ did the same the lecrae is, hang with people from the world but not do what they do. Remember The Lord said to be in the world and not of it, in it because we have no choice but to be here till we die or He comes back and not of it meaning not participating in the evil things that they do. For christians you sure sound like pharisees. Now understand that I do not say this in a manner of disrespect, but rather correction. So perhaps you all might want to join me in what I will be continuing to do, and that's pray for lecrae and all of reach records and affiliates. Some seem like they are swaying but the last thing they need is condemnation, they can get that from the religious people. But we being children of the Lord Christ Jesus need to pray for them and encourage them. And don't forget some of these guys did not have the luxury of being discipled like the rest of us. Grace and peace unto you.
People love throwing stones. silly cowardly critics “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” ― Theodore Roosevelt
Love how yall be hating on Lecrae but he is out there winning people over to Jesus and encouraging those who are in Christ while you are here posting videos and commenting on whether or not he is really a Christian....lol. All of you who live out your faith perfectly from minute to minute put your hands in the air right now. Thought so...
As Christians we to STOP knocking other Christian down. How do we reach the sinners, if no one will go get them! "The Great Commission", and by the way why did you cut Lecrae's bars out?
In order to truly understand this event, we need to look at a full version of this video. When Lecrae steps up to the mic, he raps about Jesus. He also specifically raps about how he hangs out with secular people in order to convert them. The fact that this is an uproar is pathetic. The only way to reach people like these rappers is to go to them and preach the Gospel. They're not going to come into church to hear a sermon, so what Lecrae is doing is the best option. Lecrae is at least doing something, so there's absolutely no reason to blast him for doing what Jesus did, and what he promotes in his songs. I don't mean to offend anyone, but things need to be seen in context to truly understand what's happening.
Popular artists like Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, TobyMac all preach the word in their songs. If someone says they were "saved at a concert" then they were saved by someone presenting Gods word to them through Music. If people who enjoy Christian "Rap" should be damned to hell because they listen to songs that build them up and show God's strength and forgiveness then so be it. You are trying to second guess people and trick them into conforming so they will reject others if they do not go by the bible exactly. The thing is that the Bible isn't a rule book it is a manifesto to better humans and be the best that we can be to live for God and spread his word. A warrior for Christ isn't about going around rejecting peoples beliefs it is spreading Gods word as Christian Artists do. I am sorry but Jesus is a forgiving and Graceful God who sent his son to die and take away all of our sins. You are not promoting peace you are promoting hate and that isn't what you should have learned from the Bible.
Everybody uses Christ being around sinners as an excuse. He was trying to change people and was ALWAYS straight-forward with the gospel putting people in there place Lecrae is worldly he adapts to them instead of showing them the laws and saying hey you gotta get right or I cant rap wit u book of Matthew tells you that you gotta carry your cross Christ told Peter that Carry Your Cross how can you stand out if you fit in.
Man, lecrae is a rapper so he recognizes when another rapper actually has skill and a good flow. Don't know why people wanna act like they're without sin. Too judgmental. Y'all don't recall Jesus associating with people of the world? How do you expect to reach the lost if you only surround your self with those who are saved? You can't! You have to inject your self in to the world! But that doesn't mean you become a part of the world.
Thanks for nothing . First thing, he did not say "DOPE". As an MC, know your bars and starting point; he said "YO". It was a mic check and why didn't you finish the rest of his pass? Learn and know what's going on before you try to tear a brother apart. Lacrae has been representing God for years. You never know who he's touching in that crowd.
So you hiding your voice and putting out the secular dudes verse and not Lecrae's is your way of spreading the gospel? check your own motives before judging someone elses? casting the first stone are we?
okay... can other people look at it this way... He's a rapper... what do rappers do? put themselves out there so he's putting God out there for other rappers. basically he's reaching out to people by doing this... not becoming part of them
Hold up. A verse comes to mind about a speck and a plank. You are saying you don't associate with the world? or do anything that some other christian might find questionable? Do you look at porn? Watch rated R movies? Drink alcohol? I can certainly understand the questioning but we are not hear to judge others. We are here to share the good news. Did you even listen to his verse? There was no cursing in his verse and he talked about Jesus and the evil of this world. It sucks that other Christians and our internal bickering is our biggest downfall. Not much has changed since the bible days. Way to look at this as the glass is half full.
William, I love LeCrae and his records. I am very disturbed by these associations and public approval of rappers rapping about oral sex and using swear words.
lecrae was ask to freestyle with these dudes, he is not supporting them. Notice that he proclaimed his belief right in their face. Do you wait for the lost to come to you so you can give them the gospel or do you go to them and give them the gospel.
Watching this, made me feel like you were going to hack me, and why emphasize lecrae saying, "dope?" We heard him the first time, how about you let us listen to what he said after he took the mic. Yea he is Christian and enjoys secular music, but he does not live by secular rappers. I am Christian too, and I listen to eminem, so what. I don't change my faith by secular influence. What ever, this guy is just a hater.
Your wrong bro read the bible .learn before u make a statement like that .if you listen to the worldly music you are apart of the world remember God said you cannot serve two masters for I am a jealous God .bro wow and u just told people you are a Christian .lol go define Christian
If you are Christian, man throw those garbage rap songs in the trash. I used to listed to street rap like crazy. I actually rapped so-call Gangsta rap. But in 2003 when I decided enough was enough, and started living for the Lord, I knew I couldn't continue to play that garbage rap music, so I threw all of my CDs in the trash, and haven't went back to secular rap since. What Lecrae is doing is very dangerous spiritually. You can defend him, but reality is, we (Christians) must be separate from the world, regardless. Why blend with darkness? Why entertain the company of sinners? We all are sinners, true. The difference is, we're (Christians) have the Holy Spirit who check us of our sin, so we're constantly in a battle to combat sin on a daily basis. People of the world, indulge in their sin, so they do whatever as long as it pleases their flesh.
cjwriteryt The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'-Luke 7:34 Jesus was around sinners He was even known as a friend of sinners. Yet He did not approve of what they were doing.
Okay so if i go to a non-Christian concert i am part of the world? Really that just seems a bit bigoted. Are some non-Christian bands that are bad very much. Yet i would go to a Memphis May Fire concert. I think what we need to talk about know is what being part of the world is. Am i being part of the world by going to the mall? For going to the movies? The movies are normally not Christian so does that make us of the world too?
nah he taught them to repent, he wasnt just kicking it with harlots while they were fornicating, not judging lecrae though, but we shouldnt be doing that
The bible says to be in the world and not of the world. How can you throw shade at him for performing with secular artists?? Is he supposed to rap at churches only and not try to reach people of other walks in life? Y'all act like he should cover his ears when they start rapping or ask them to stop cussing.
You obviously don't listen to Crae do you? Him and Andy Mineo both say they hang with Lamar, Kanye, All of these, heck, even Wayne. But. They take to the mic and show that they aren't fakin that Christian lifestyle. I bet as soon as Lecrae got the mic everything he said would've been a diss to those guys. Wanna show the full clip? 😠😒
Everyone slips up, I'm not mad. Before we start pointing fingers we need to analyze our lives. Because obviously no one is Jesus so you're def. not perfect
R u guys serious? He's using the world's platform to lift Christ's name. Judge him off his message not by who you see him eat with. You guys are acting like Peter when Paul had to spray him in Galatians...
You didn't even listen to lecraes verses, what kin if Christian are you if you stay in doors all day and don't go out into the world and preach the gospel
No condemnation for those who are in christ jesus And what everyone's saying about lecrey well check your heart What did jesus do U mm hang with the worst of the worst I'm so tired of this no one is righteous You are on that bad spirit I fall every day This is what's happening wake up peoples Do not condemn him Pray for lecrey I didn't hear him spit his Ryme Bad video
Listen right after he said dope he rapped about Jesus and you didnt show us that part is it because you wanted to start trouble you just need to get out of here
Lol Lecrae is no doubt a Christian. I and many others are blessed by his music. This guys is out there doing a work for Jesus and you guys are trying to trip him up how sad. Just becuase he was there doesnt mean agrees with everything. Maybe he is being a light in a dark place. Anyone who is trying to get people to stop listening to Lecrae need to remove the plank from their own eye, and see that Jesus is doing a great work through 116 clique.
Lecrae wants money & fame! I've been a fan of his! I still believe he could come back on the "right track", but he's not there right now! Let's keep him in our prayers. It's hard to reject success! The Devil tried that type of temptation even on The Lord Jesus, saying: "Bow to me! And you'll have all the riches of this world." Lecrae fall into the trap of success!
Excuses,Excuses....the abundance in the heart the mouth speaks.
They are to teach my people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to distinguish between the unclean and the clean. Ezekiel 44:23
Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. James 4:4
Jesus was frequently seen among sinners. I bet they probably sinned around him many times. Yet he just showed them love and taught them the right ways. I think that is what Lecrae is trying to do with these people he hangs out with.
Misconception...Jesus preached repentance, and Hell... if you are implying he accepted people as they are WITH their SIN... you are wrong. Jesus hung around those who WERE sinners and CHOSE to follow him. The Pharisees pointed out the fact that Jesus hung around know Prostitutes, tax collectors, thieves, etc. to try to say the same thing you are implying. The problem that people don't see is that They WERE known (Past tense) sinners. Check out the Church of Corinth which consisted of Sanctified sinners 1 cor 6:11 --- .
Yes,but Jesus didn't NOD his head in agreement with their sins and didn't slap their hands (which is a cool way of saying GOOD job to the sinners) saying "DOPE" in agreement with their sins (I'm sorry man :) hehe but,you got to pay attention )
If only you read the Bible, you would know Jesus doesn't his time with sinners... Who wanted to repent and turn to God. Not those who continued to live in sin. Those who were close to conversion. Show me where he hangs out and eats with the Pharisees. I'll be waiting
I never said Jesus accepted or approved of the actions of these people. But if he never was around sinners, then he would be around nobody because everyone has sinned. He came to save everyone, but he spent some time with those who needed him most. You can't spread the kingdom by telling all of your saved friends. You have to go out to people who need it. Watch Andy Mineo in his song Wild Things. It's basically about him trying to reach out to the lowest people on earth, and how people are often confused when he is around those types of people. In the hip hop industry, Lecrae is guaranteed to be seen among others who don't follow Christ like he does. Sure, Lecrae shouldn't have said anything to encourage that rap. That would be an awkward situation for him to be in. I never said he ate with Pharisees. I said he ate with sinners.
Um no!!!!!
LaCrae was up after this kid and everything he said smashed this kids verse. He was true to his faith and vulgarity free. I wonder how many of us are winning souls with our hate. I was listening to the Casting Crowns song:
"Jesus, Friend Of Sinners"
Jesus, friend of sinners, we have strayed so far away
We cut down people in your name but the sword was never ours to swing
Jesus, friend of sinners, the truth's become so hard to see
The world is on their way to You but they're tripping over me
Always looking around but never looking up I'm so double minded
A plank eyed saint with dirty hands and a heart divided
(Chorus) Oh Jesus, friend of sinners
Open our eyes to the world at the end of our pointing fingers
Let our hearts be led by mercy
Help us reach with open hearts and open doors
Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, break our hearts for what breaks yours
Yeah...
Jesus, friend of sinners, the one who's writing in the sand
Made the righteous turn away and the stones fall from their hands
Help us to remember we are all the least of these
Let the memory of Your mercy bring Your people to their knees
Nobody knows what we're for only what we're against when we judge the wounded
What if we put down our signs crossed over the lines and loved like You did
(Chorus)
You love every lost cause; you reach for the outcast
For the leper and the lame; they're the reason that You came
Lord I was that lost cause and I was the outcast
But you died for sinners just like me, a grateful leper at Your feet
'Cause You are good, You are good and Your love endures forever
You are good, You are good and Your love endures forever
You are good, You are good and Your love endures forever
You are good, You are good and Your love endures forever
Oh Jesus, friend of sinners
Open our eyes to world at the end of our pointing fingers
Let our hearts be led by mercy
Help us reach with open hearts and open doors
Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, break our hearts for what breaks Yours
And I was the lost cause and I was the outcast
Yeah...
You died for sinners just like me, a grateful leper at Your feet
We all should keep these lyrics in mind. Take a stand for Christ against sin but remember His love. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Let the Holy Spirit lead you.
he needs to spread The Truth among people.this is what he do on Rock the bells.
Lecrae isnt joining the world he is reaching out to the world. By him going to rock the bells he is simply at a platform were he can reach more people through his music. Also just because every body else is cussing doesnt mean lecrae is, listen to his lyrics and you will understand that he wasnt saying anything bad or harmful. It is also ok for him to nod his head and say "dope" because he is giving encouragement. None of us know what Dizzy Wright and Phora are going through, but we do know that kindness goes a long way. As i said earlier lecrae is simply reaching out to another platform.
I agree
Amen
No matter how you look at this, not everyone will feel the same way. Remember, the Pharisees said the same things about Jesus that people try to say about Christians like Lecrae. Jesus even said He came to save the world and not condemn it. Jesus was able to speak with authority and boldness right away and people knew it was the truth. His backstory kinda have Him way more credibility. Fast forward 2000+ years, Lecrae is going into the places Christians "shouldn't" go or doing things they "shouldn't" do. We don't know the conversations he has off stage with these artists or the personal relationships he has with them. He's not going to condemn crowds and yell hell fire and brimstone. As a Christian, we all know that pushes people away a lot faster. Lecrae is responsible for his own faith. When he TRULY starts to show that he is living LIKE this world instead of people CLAIMING he is, then that's the time to be condemned.
he looks like he’s not enjoying being there at all, i feel like he’s trying to reach out too ppl
He is a human.. Just casue he is christian doesn't mean he can't enjoy music. He just tries his best to not fallow what the words say, but go his own way.
WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND I WAS LISTENING TO ALL THE SNOOP AND TUPAC I THINK I WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED A RAPPER LIKE LECRAE, IT'S GOOD FOR THE YOUNG GUYS OUT THERE TO HAVE AN OPTION IN THE MIDST OF THE DIRT AND FILTH OF CURSE WORDS IN HIP HOP
Someone has to be amongst these people he's not doing what they do or conforming to their lifestyle it has no affect on him. Through GOD he's strong enough to be a light and point these people to Christ at secular events.
Whatever Lecrae rapped about in the next verse was irrelevant because he openly stated that he thought that typical vulgar rapping artist was "dope". Therefore he is not only yolked with this satanic hip hop culture, he commends sin. I pray for spiritual discernment in the body of Christ in the name of Jesus#Enough said
That was probably the dumbest paragraph I've read in a long time.
Man , Lecrae is not bobbing his head to their lyrics , he is bobbing his head to the beat. He trying to feel the beat and he is giving them their props. He aint just going to bust out of no where and say "that was wrong , do better!" He gone give them their props and show them his beliefs as well.
The Son of Man came eating and drinking [with others], and they say, Behold, a glutton and a wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and [especially wicked] sinners! Yet wisdom is justified and vindicated by what she does (her deeds) and by her children.
-Matthew 11 : 19
Whiles you sit in church waiting for sinners to come to you, the true evangelist are taking the message to the world....keep being judgmental whiles others are being productive.
Talk of Modern day Pharisees,geez 🚶🏾♂️
I respect Lecrae winning the youth for Christ but I am disappointed to see him nod his head to this garbage WWJD? He definitely wouldn't nod his head.
Jesus would have no part in this, he would be rebuking the rapper, and he definitely wouldn't accept the worldly conformed "Christian" rap.
Hold up. A verse comes to mind about a speck and a plank. You are saying you don't associate with the world? or do anything that some other christian might find questionable? Do you look at porn? Watch rated R movies? Drink alcohol? I can certainly understand the questioning but we are not hear to judge others. We are here to share the good news.
Did you even listen to his verse? There was no cursing in his verse and he talked about Jesus and the evil of this world. It sucks that other Christians and our internal bickering is our biggest downfall. Not much has changed since the bible days. Way to look at this as the glass is half full.
Ronald Gulick I don't associate with the world in this way, that I team up with them to "get the word out" and nod in approval of their disgusting deeds and language. , drinking alcohol, or looking at porn. As scripture says, those who commit adultery are going to hell. They must repent to be saved.
And you should try to read the Bible a little bit more. We are REQUIRED to judge others. When's the last time you read the Bible?
JCojocaru I actually read my bible everyday. I am not saying you can't judge. It does say to be careful with how you judge as you will be measured the same way. You need to be careful how you talk on social media becasue you might be the reason why non Christians think we are hypocrites. You certainly might think that LeCrae is wrong for this, but I promise that if we analyzed your life, we could find something to expose you as the sinner you are.
Also, how about thinking of this. LeCrae is a Hip Hop Artist. That is what he does. Is God not OK with secular Jobs? Accountants? Salesmen? Engineers? Do not all these people hang out with the ungodly while at work? I think you would have a point if LeCrae was acting like them...cursing, saying the n-word and degrading women in his lyrics, but he didn't. He called on the name of the most high. Keep in mind that Jesus hung out with the sinners, broke bread with them. LeCrae is not Jesus but it do you see the validity in him being a part of that world as it is what he does for work.
Lastly, there are way bigger problems than for Christians to bicker with other Christians. If not for anything else, maybe that is your plank. Thinking you are better than other Christians and they are doing it wrong. LaCrae is not perfect and he makes mistakes. You are not perfect either. I think it is very detrimental for the world to see Christians fight about stupid things like this.
Go watch this its the second half of this video youtu. be/4FQ_VZ-_hJs theres a space between the . And b
Dope can meet sweet or awesome to, people are just hating to hard on Lecrae.
why didnt u play what lecrae said?
Man Im sorry I came across this. Im proud of Lecrae AND the fact that he was in this cypher. Its terrible that you posted this discouraging video. I hope you see that these cultures should not be completely separated. Imagine the ministering that could be happening!
Go watch this its the second half of this its lecrae acctually rapping after he said dope youtu. be/4FQ_VZ-_hJs take out the space between . And b
It's amazing how u didn't show what lecrae rapped about cos he represented Christ all the way. How are people going to come to Christ if no one goes and tells them about Christ.
Exactly
my homie
Tian Reagon I understand what you're saying but, we can't compromise our faith, this guy talking about chicks swollen his D, that's a little much
The Most High said you cant drink the cup of devils and the cup of The Most High and you cant eat at the table of the devil and eat at the table of the Most High you have to pick a side you will be judged for all your actions matt ch 5 vs 17 thru 18
Damn...
Sad and disappointed. . All I can say.
tbh I think lecrae is strong enough as a christian to associate himself with secular rappers which can allow his christian prespective to change the way they rap while not letting the worldly rappers change him. and i also agree with the previous comment about he author being a hater. until he starts changing the way he raps about God no one should pass judgement that he is becoming a secular artist
was Jesus not a friend of sinners?
+Micah Carroll Did he preach with them too? Ephesians 5:11-12 NIV;KJV - Have nothing to do with the ...
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BibleGateway.comHave nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
+Clifton Gage what the heck are you even saying? Lecrae doesn't "preach with un-believers". He preaches WHERE THE UNBELIEVERS ARE. That's what Jesus did. He was a light in the darkness
Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12
You're so funny, Clifton. Why?
First of all, you don't know Lecrae personally, so you can't say that. Second of all, you must not listen to his music at all, because then you would shut up. And last of all? Lecrae doesn't go smoking or drinking or club hoppin with these guys. He won't just minister to them: he'll be someone they can lean on. I think you're completely confused
That is were you are very wrong and twist scripture
Its simple LeCrae is not Jesus as long as you know that you should be fine.
People need to stop the nonsense, taking Lecrae out of context, and making things up. So him nodding his head to MUSIC (not the words) and saying "dope" must mean "I agree with every word you just said, even if it offends my clearly Christian conscience"??? Nonsense. Stop putting words in the man's mouth and maybe send an email to the brother and STOP assuming things. That's NOT of God. Now when you can show me a video with Lecrae himself using foul language exactly like the secular artists, THEN make a video. Otherwise, you're just being like a modern-day Pharisee, with a plank in your own eye trying to remove a speck from Lecrae as he tries to reach people for Christ by associating with sinners in their own arenas. Jesus was falsely accused in the same way. So people need to read the Scriptures and understand what the brother is doing, and take off the Pharisee glasses.
where you going to save souls in Church? He's bringing people to Christ that are lost. If he raps after this guy then people will start to realize that tough guys can serve God and its not about them or the world but God. He is bringing people to Christ that's what we are supposed to do! Keep it up Lacrae your true fans know and God!!!!!
I thought the same at first. But in his rhymes all he does is point to Yeshua. I've had my doubts about him and some are still there, but I'm not doing like you all and trying to shame him. Besides do you not remember that he's said that most people would hate all that he does? andy mineo even said the same in a song about himself, " i talk like Jesus all the christians love me, now i walk like Jesus now they wanna judge me ain't it funny?" Remember Christ did the same the lecrae is, hang with people from the world but not do what they do. Remember The Lord said to be in the world and not of it, in it because we have no choice but to be here till we die or He comes back and not of it meaning not participating in the evil things that they do. For christians you sure sound like pharisees. Now understand that I do not say this in a manner of disrespect, but rather correction. So perhaps you all might want to join me in what I will be continuing to do, and that's pray for lecrae and all of reach records and affiliates. Some seem like they are swaying but the last thing they need is condemnation, they can get that from the religious people. But we being children of the Lord Christ Jesus need to pray for them and encourage them. And don't forget some of these guys did not have the luxury of being discipled like the rest of us. Grace and peace unto you.
Truth
People love throwing stones. silly cowardly critics
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
Jesus hanged around sinners all the time, and the "religious people" hated him for it. Don't be a religious person and just follow Jesus
This is so out of context, you have no bases for you accusation
Love how yall be hating on Lecrae but he is out there winning people over to Jesus and encouraging those who are in Christ while you are here posting videos and commenting on whether or not he is really a Christian....lol.
All of you who live out your faith perfectly from minute to minute put your hands in the air right now. Thought so...
Truuu
K D so are you saying to compromise our faith? That's not biblical, he went to far
I never Remember JESUS leaving the worldly only come close to Minster to them, that's what really lecrae has been doing.
the guys hat says JESUS
As Christians we to STOP knocking other Christian down. How do we reach the sinners, if no one will go get them! "The Great Commission", and by the way why did you cut Lecrae's bars out?
Lecrae is juat doing what jesus would do reach out to the low and show them a meaning in life WWJD comes into play now
In order to truly understand this event, we need to look at a full version of this video. When Lecrae steps up to the mic, he raps about Jesus. He also specifically raps about how he hangs out with secular people in order to convert them. The fact that this is an uproar is pathetic. The only way to reach people like these rappers is to go to them and preach the Gospel. They're not going to come into church to hear a sermon, so what Lecrae is doing is the best option. Lecrae is at least doing something, so there's absolutely no reason to blast him for doing what Jesus did, and what he promotes in his songs. I don't mean to offend anyone, but things need to be seen in context to truly understand what's happening.
Popular artists like Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee, TobyMac all preach the word in their songs. If someone says they were "saved at a concert" then they were saved by someone presenting Gods word to them through Music. If people who enjoy Christian "Rap" should be damned to hell because they listen to songs that build them up and show God's strength and forgiveness then so be it. You are trying to second guess people and trick them into conforming so they will reject others if they do not go by the bible exactly. The thing is that the Bible isn't a rule book it is a manifesto to better humans and be the best that we can be to live for God and spread his word. A warrior for Christ isn't about going around rejecting peoples beliefs it is spreading Gods word as Christian Artists do. I am sorry but Jesus is a forgiving and Graceful God who sent his son to die and take away all of our sins. You are not promoting peace you are promoting hate and that isn't what you should have learned from the Bible.
Everybody uses Christ being around sinners as an excuse. He was trying to change people and was ALWAYS straight-forward with the gospel putting people in there place Lecrae is worldly he adapts to them instead of showing them the laws and saying hey you gotta get right or I cant rap wit u book of Matthew tells you that you gotta carry your cross Christ told Peter that Carry Your Cross how can you stand out if you fit in.
Why didn't you show Lecrae's verse? Because it would disprove the point of the video? Yeah....
Not of the world, but in it. What if Jesus looked at prostitutes and was disgusted? He never mentioned there sin, he loved them.
Come down he used a simple word dope it's not like he is saying I'm going to smoke dope
And how are you helping the Kingdom by posting this profane video....hmmmm
Lecrae's verse also addressed the content quite appropriately.....
Man, lecrae is a rapper so he recognizes when another rapper actually has skill and a good flow. Don't know why people wanna act like they're without sin. Too judgmental. Y'all don't recall Jesus associating with people of the world? How do you expect to reach the lost if you only surround your self with those who are saved? You can't! You have to inject your self in to the world! But that doesn't mean you become a part of the world.
Wow someone is not a christian if they say dope dope is just a word it is not lik he is cussing
Cussing I made a typo
Thanks for nothing . First thing, he did not say "DOPE". As an MC, know your bars and starting point; he said "YO". It was a mic check and why didn't you finish the rest of his pass? Learn and know what's going on before you try to tear a brother apart. Lacrae has been representing God for years. You never know who he's touching in that crowd.
So you hiding your voice and putting out the secular dudes verse and not Lecrae's is your way of spreading the gospel? check your own motives before judging someone elses? casting the first stone are we?
Truuuuuuuu
okay... can other people look at it this way...
He's a rapper... what do rappers do? put themselves out there so he's putting God out there for other rappers. basically he's reaching out to people by doing this... not becoming part of them
Hold up. A verse comes to mind about a speck and a plank. You are saying you don't associate with the world? or do anything that some other christian might find questionable? Do you look at porn? Watch rated R movies? Drink alcohol? I can certainly understand the questioning but we are not hear to judge others. We are here to share the good news.
Did you even listen to his verse? There was no cursing in his verse and he talked about Jesus and the evil of this world. It sucks that other Christians and our internal bickering is our biggest downfall. Not much has changed since the bible days. Way to look at this as the glass is half full.
William, I love LeCrae and his records. I am very disturbed by these associations and public approval of rappers rapping about oral sex and using swear words.
lecrae was ask to freestyle with these dudes, he is not supporting them. Notice that he proclaimed his belief right in their face. Do you wait for the lost to come to you so you can give them the gospel or do you go to them and give them the gospel.
Listen to Da Truth "Heartbeat" and listen to lecraes verse and you'll understand
Watching this, made me feel like you were going to hack me, and why emphasize lecrae saying, "dope?" We heard him the first time, how about you let us listen to what he said after he took the mic. Yea he is Christian and enjoys secular music, but he does not live by secular rappers. I am Christian too, and I listen to eminem, so what. I don't change my faith by secular influence. What ever, this guy is just a hater.
Your wrong bro read the bible .learn before u make a statement like that .if you listen to the worldly music you are apart of the world remember God said you cannot serve two masters for I am a jealous God .bro wow and u just told people you are a Christian .lol go define Christian
If you are Christian, man throw those garbage rap songs in the trash. I used to listed to street rap like crazy. I actually rapped so-call Gangsta rap. But in 2003 when I decided enough was enough, and started living for the Lord, I knew I couldn't continue to play that garbage rap music, so I threw all of my CDs in the trash, and haven't went back to secular rap since. What Lecrae is doing is very dangerous spiritually.
You can defend him, but reality is, we (Christians) must be separate from the world, regardless. Why blend with darkness? Why entertain the company of sinners? We all are sinners, true. The difference is, we're (Christians) have the Holy Spirit who check us of our sin, so we're constantly in a battle to combat sin on a daily basis. People of the world, indulge in their sin, so they do whatever as long as it pleases their flesh.
cjwriteryt The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'-Luke 7:34 Jesus was around sinners He was even known as a friend of sinners. Yet He did not approve of what they were doing.
I agree with everything but the Eminem part. When I got Christ I couldn't stand listening to worldly music if it even cursed once.
Okay so if i go to a non-Christian concert i am part of the world? Really that just seems a bit bigoted. Are some non-Christian bands that are bad very much. Yet i would go to a Memphis May Fire concert. I think what we need to talk about know is what being part of the world is. Am i being part of the world by going to the mall? For going to the movies? The movies are normally not Christian so does that make us of the world too?
lecrae was saying dope as in good job. he aint going to just call him out then and there he aint going to diss the dude. wheres the christian in that.
Like evryone else said jesus hung with sinners. now why dont u leave lecrae alone and get saved dude.
nah he taught them to repent, he wasnt just kicking it with harlots while they were fornicating, not judging lecrae though, but we shouldnt be doing that
The bible says to be in the world and not of the world. How can you throw shade at him for performing with secular artists?? Is he supposed to rap at churches only and not try to reach people of other walks in life? Y'all act like he should cover his ears when they start rapping or ask them to stop cussing.
Not Even lecrea
Now he is prominent and since that Most People hate him. Why you decided that After he gets an Award. Go and get respect.
You obviously don't listen to Crae do you? Him and Andy Mineo both say they hang with Lamar, Kanye, All of these, heck, even Wayne. But. They take to the mic and show that they aren't fakin that Christian lifestyle. I bet as soon as Lecrae got the mic everything he said would've been a diss to those guys. Wanna show the full clip? 😠😒
He should diss them by obeying scripture and bit befriending them. By not nodding his head and dancing to disgusting vulgar lyrics.
Im sad to see this hes there nodding his head while hes saying all that. Loool. End times. Who will endure
Everyone slips up, I'm not mad. Before we start pointing fingers we need to analyze our lives. Because obviously no one is Jesus so you're def. not perfect
R u guys serious? He's using the world's platform to lift Christ's name. Judge him off his message not by who you see him eat with. You guys are acting like Peter when Paul had to spray him in Galatians...
You didn't even listen to lecraes verses, what kin if Christian are you if you stay in doors all day and don't go out into the world and preach the gospel
No condemnation for those who are in christ jesus
And what everyone's saying about lecrey well check your heart
What did jesus do
U mm hang with the worst of the worst
I'm so tired of this no one is righteous
You are on that bad spirit
I fall every day
This is what's happening wake up peoples
Do not condemn him
Pray for lecrey
I didn't hear him spit his Ryme
Bad video
Lol it doesn't show what lecrae rappin
Hey dude, whats the deal here? Dont follow Lecrae, just receive the gospel, he's just human for God's sake.
Listen right after he said dope he rapped about Jesus and you didnt show us that part is it because you wanted to start trouble you just need to get out of here
i only came back to hear the dizzy wright verse again XD
Lol Lecrae is no doubt a Christian. I and many others are blessed by his music. This guys is out there doing a work for Jesus and you guys are trying to trip him up how sad. Just becuase he was there doesnt mean agrees with everything. Maybe he is being a light in a dark place. Anyone who is trying to get people to stop listening to Lecrae need to remove the plank from their own eye, and see that Jesus is doing a great work through 116 clique.
your like a Pharisee. . which the Lord hates. . :) God bless you though. .
Too cringy
Now y'all wanna believe me...Smh just won't listen though exactly how it happened in the Dream God revealed to me in 08. Lord your will be done!!!!
Lol
Haha dang dizzy wright is nice. Stop trippin off this stuff he just admires the skill as a rapper he didn't say hey come rap at my church. Relax
Lecrae wants money & fame! I've been a fan of his!
I still believe he could come back on the "right track", but he's not there right now!
Let's keep him in our prayers. It's hard to reject success!
The Devil tried that type of temptation even on The Lord Jesus, saying:
"Bow to me! And you'll have all the riches of this world." Lecrae fall into the trap of success!