Celebrity Christian Culture pollutes the message of the Gospel

Especially Gospel Artists like Kirk Franklin

I must admit that I have not personally watched the BET Music Awards in the last 20 years or so.

It is not a show that would typically get my attention.

However, this year is different.

Will Smith, the infamous slap artist, is on his redemption tour.

He is on the journey of rehabilitating his image.

First, it was the success of his latest movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

Next, comes a “faith” based song, “You Can Make It”.

Whenever someone has been caught doing something improper, it’s always good for their image to do something inspirational.

It helps to smooth over the public and get back into the good graces of the consumer.

Yet, in this case, Will Smith employed the services of Chandler Moore and Kirk Franklin to help him with his case of rehabilitation.

The trio performed his new song at the BET Music Awards.

I get why Will Smith would include Kirk Franklin and Chandler Moore on his road to relevance.

The question that I have is for Chandler Moore and Kirk Franklin.

Why would they lend credibility as Christian artists to a man with questionable beliefs?

The answer probably lies in the allure of fame and celebrity.

For some reason, Christian artists seem to have an inferiority complex that can only be resolved by partnering with secular artists.

This is not the first time and definitely will not be the last time.

Yet, by doing so, these celebrity Christian artists corrupt the message of the gospel.

They unwittingly promote the message that you can name the name of Jesus, but not live for Him.

You can claim to be a Christian, but not repent.

You can live for Christ and live for the World at the same time.

This is dangerous.