How Do U All Feel about Mary Mary's song, "It's the God in Me"

[MrJohnsonsRib]

That is the issue for me, I feel no good emotion not happy, not sad but I do feel guilty. I feel like I shouldn't be listening to it. Its my personal feeling. Truthfully, each time it comes on I look to make sure no one changed the station in my car. I always think its on the wrong station. I don't listen to much secular muisic anymore, unless its James Taylor and some soft rock and thats just because I dont' feel guilty when I listen to it. Maybe is a personal thing but for me it never makes me think about God and his mercy or his forgiveness or what he has done for me at all. It makes me think about my old days being in the club. for real it does.

And for that reason this song probably won't work for everyone. I can totally respect that. That reminds me of how my friends would try to tease me for some habits I just can't pick up- Folks wanna know how come I am almost 24 and never drank but If I hear the wrong song I'll be on the dance floor sweating droppin it like it's on fire....you really have to know what affects you as a Christian- we are not all struggling from the very same demons if you will. I can't express that enough. I just hope that in our differences you don't have an undercover Christian alcoholic trying to call out another Christian female that is outwardly engaged in a sin of some sort....forgetting that we all fall short and that we all need deliverance.... we should uplift and pray for one another.

 

[makeupgirl]

bump.... I"m so late to this thread. A year or 2 late. But I have something to say. I"m not here to attack or defend, accept what is right according to the word of God. I'm a woman of few words but i'm saying something because it's been placed on my heart via me reading the thread. **I'm not judging or attacking Mary, Mary but this is the way I'm seeing the song**

I like the song from the beginning but something always bugged me and it was too worldly and I hear the Holy Spirit tell me that each time it's on the radio and this is not the only song that bugs me but first things first. Not only this but I want to dance in a "i'm at a club type way" Even my sister asked why does it sound like club music?

Mary, Mary is a gospel recording artist, but just because one is a gospel recording artist doesn't mean they are glorifying God with their lyrics. Being a gospel recording artist is just a title for the singer and it's genre of choice.

It's the God in me" Well, which God are they talking about? Other so-called gods have also been called God. It's it Jesus, Mohammed (sp?), Zordon, Money, Buddha (see where I'm going with this). Yes, God is in us. Likewise, "Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Col 1:27) but the scripture speaks for itself and it speaks to us by the power of the Holy Spirit and Jesus is the name above all names.

Here is all of Col 1:27-29

27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: 29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

Now, when I think about the words, I don't see how it's related to this passage of scripture or even about spreading the gospel. What I see is maybe a part of scripture and made it into something that was meant to please God but at the same time the world. This is the reason why we have different dominations and religions today because man has taken a scripture out of context and made it to fit mankind needs. Religion is man's attempt to reach God. Christianity is about having a relationship with Christ because we have accepted him as our Lord and Savior and our job as his kids is to spread that gospel.

So what does gospel mean? According to 1 Cor 15: 3-4, it's the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. So if this is the gospel of Christ and this is suppose to be a "gospel/christian" song that is suppose to spread the gospel to God's people and glorify God, then were are these 3 things? Are non-believers actually receiving the message? They can easily say "Hey I got God in me too" but have never received Christ and have a relationship with him. Same thing with asking someone if they are a Christian. Anyone can declare themselves a Christian but have never received Christ and have a relationship with him.

So, lets purpose this question. How is this song glorifying God? How is this song and many other gospel songs like this spreading the gospel of Christ. Now my opinion (and btw I respect all opinions because it belongs to you to express) but at the end of the day, are we afraid of what man thinks or what God thinks?

And i"m not just writing this just for the saking of writing. God has placed this on my heart to share and also it's for me as well, since we are the body of Christ. Amen. So, we should examine within our hearts the next time we hear a gospel song, is this song and the words of it truly glorifying Christ.

 

[kibbles318]

I like the song and in a way, I felt as if they were trying to imitate the world with the beats. But then again I was thinking that there are songs for worship and songs that make us want to get up and dance. I guess I suppose as long as it glorifies God and produces good fruit, then it's okay.

I know sometimes, like Shimmie said that you want to play music at family gatherings or parties but not always revering worship music.

I just hope people don't think they can booty-shake to this music.

It's the same beat as Blame it on the Alcohol by Jamie Foxx.