Faith Night on American Idol

[Ascetic X]

'American Idol’ faith night sees worship, bold proclamations of Jesus: 'The Holy Spirit moved'

The name of Jesus was boldly proclaimed from the stage of American Idol on Monday night, as the long-running competition show leaned fully into its second annual Songs of Faith night

www.christianpost.com

It is ironic that this program is called American Idol. Even in the midst of idolatry, the true light can shine forth.

One thing that concerns me is that a child preacher was included in the Faith Night show. Child preachers are a novelty that an entertainment venue might exploit for shock effect, but then again…

Psalm 8:2

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

It is often difficult to discern the real motivation behind an event that claims to celebrate faith or God, but hopefully people were blessed and were led to Christ for salvation.

Philippians 1:18

What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

 

[Ascetic X]

What do you think about child preachers?

 

[Ascetic X]

The Curious Allure of Child Preachers

The curious allure of child preachers

An 11-year-old boy in the US has been ordained as a minister in his family's church. He is the latest in a long history of American child preachers - so what is the appeal?

www.bbc.com

 

[Ben1445]

Not a novice??

 

[Ascetic X]

Not a novice??

That is a good point.

 

[Salty]

I was a child evangelist

BUT

All I did was during Vacation Bible school, I would go home and teach the same lesson to my next door neighbors

 

[John of Japan]

What do you think about child preachers?

I absolutely oppose that. A child does not have the knowledge of the Bible, the understanding of doctrine, and the wisdom to apply the Scripture to our lives. A kid can imitate a grown preacher and holler for a while, but that's not the same as a God called, Spirit empowered preacher of Jesus Christ.

On the other hand, even a child can be a witness for Christ (and this doesn't mean preach a sermon). I was saved when I was 4, then led my first soul to Christ at age 6 just before kindergarten started. The next day his mother brought him over, just to play I thought. But then my Mom called me into the house, scaring me. ("What did I do this time?") But the lady just wanted to thank me for leading her son to Christ!

I was called to preach at age 18, and my Pastor Dad gave me the message for a Wednesday night service. I preached on the 2nd coming, and used up all my notes and understanding in 10 minutes!

 

[John of Japan]

'American Idol’ faith night sees worship, bold proclamations of Jesus: 'The Holy Spirit moved'

The name of Jesus was boldly proclaimed from the stage of American Idol on Monday night, as the long-running competition show leaned fully into its second annual Songs of Faith night

www.christianpost.com

It is ironic that this program is called American Idol. Even in the midst of idolatry, the true light can shine forth.

Since they say "American Idol," I'm thinking they got the term from Japan, where Buddhist and Shinto idolatry flourish. Over there, the English word "idol" has become the Japanese word アイドル (aidoru), and refers to pop music singers. And at times it seems to be actual idol worship, with swooning and screaming and all that. Remember when the Beatles came over to the US? Like that!

One thing that concerns me is that a child preacher was included in the Faith Night show. Child preachers are a novelty that an entertainment venue might exploit for shock effect, but then again…

I agree.

Psalm 8:2

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

It is often difficult to discern the real motivation behind an event that claims to celebrate faith or God, but hopefully people were blessed and were led to Christ for salvation.

Philippians 1:18

What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

Amen.