Of course my eyes were searching for one YouTube clip that would initiate this week's blog in the right spirit. As you can see by the title, I have something special for you.
The urban world of Hip-Hop is forever growing, changing, and pulling more "youngins" in everday. Unfortunately, the Hip-Hop culture has become so influential, that without wholesome parenting, today's youth often can be lured into the dark world of balling, pimping, and drug trafficking. After all, most of your top ten Billboards hits in Hip-Hop deal directly with these topics.
Moreover, it is rare to see one who is not a member of the Christian Rap genre state boldly, "Jesus Save my Soul." Indeed I have found an emcee that is clearly (atleast according to the lyrics) still embracing a life of sin. Upon watching it, one feels as if they are listening to the wacky Christian Rap that I blogged previously. Not so. This brother is pimpin on 24's, and even will "smack a hoe" to get his point across. Notice, while speaking to God, you here alot of "You know I had to..."
There is a thin line between confession and repentance. We can learn an even deeper lesson from this demonstration. One thing that I give this brother is that he is in tune with who he is. Doesn't that count for something? How can one change if they are in denial of their faults or their inherent nature. In other words, for this gentleman, half the battle is won. Repentance in short is:
"to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one's life for the better; be penitent."
The problem with Mr. Save My Soul is that I don't sense much sorrow. That same sorrow should be used to help one change and walk a straight path. Okay-enough of the serious talk. Watch this and don't feel bad if you laugh your but off. It's okay-it's hard to take him serious.
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