Mary Mary's new video-GOD IN ME. Too worldly?

[Shimmie]

Dude can someone direct to me when it was not Christian to go to the club? Dag...
It's all about "The GOD In Me" meaning okay I can go to the club but I am not going to get pissy drunk and sloppy screaming obscenities to everyone. And I can still go to the club and dance around, but I'm not taking the dude next to me home...

People need to stop getting their panties so daggon bunched up.

You can still go to the club, just don't act a fool. GOD wants us to have a good time... like Mary Mary is saying, it's about the GOD in us.

My opinion.

But why? Why go to an environment where 'danger' lurks. Not just for your physical safety, but for what you have chosen to embrace your spirit.

There are all kinds of gods and satan is the 'Master' ........ of deception and imitation. It's not enough for us to go to Church, confess Jesus as Lord, and still cling to satan's enviroment which has no life.

The atmosphere of the 'Club' environment has absolutely ---- no life, no life of the Holy Spirit and whom the Spirit of God represents. No one there is encouraging the Way, The Truth and The Life who is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Come out, from among them.

It's not where God wants you to have fun. It's not a place where He can fully protect you. There are so many other ways to enjoy life and be in the perfect will and place of God.

Come out, from among them.

satan is setting you up like a set of Dominos and with one blow, to knock you down. It's tearing down your witness with the crowds there. It's blocking God's conviction from entering into your heart.

Come out from among them.

This is what the danger is with Gospel Entertainers who immulate the world. It keeps precious souls such as yours caught in the world, as a snare.

Come out from among them.

God is not in this. You know He's not. :Rose:

 

[meka]

Say what now?!! So it would be alright for me to go to a strip club too then? Oh yeah, don't forget that we can bring our pastors and the elders of the church to the club with us too! As long as they don't get drunk! Might as well bring my 2 year old too. My mama always told me if she couldn't take her kids to a place with her, then something aint quite right about it. I say if I can't take my daughter, grandmother, or members of my church then "something aint quite right" about it! God is everywhere but he don't want you up in that club, that aint nothing but temptation!!

She may be a babe in Christ. We are to love her, not poke fun at her.

Everyone has their opinions on certain subjects. Shoot some Christians think its ok to bring the strip club to the bedroom.....but....some of us still have to "grow"

 

[Shimmie]

I didnt know we were talking about their salvation...

Thanks Prettyface... I didn't think so either. Yours, mine and several others' focus is on their (Mary Mary's) witness; which is a mess by the way they dress. It's speaking to those who want to stay in the world, for whatever reason(s), giving them justification to dress/act/think the same... no change.

Even unsaved folks, know the difference in decent apparel and respectful appearance and put it into good practice.

 

[Shimmie]

She may be a babe in Christ. We are to love her, not poke fun at her.

Everyone has their opinions on certain subjects. Shoot some Christians think its ok to bring the strip club to the bedroom.....but....some of us still have to "grow"

I agree and I apologize if my post appears to make fun of her. I'm not. I'll send her a PM to apologize.

Okay.....as for stripping in the bedroom for one's husband......

 

[meka]

I agree and I apologize if my post appears to make fun of her. I'm not. I'll send her a PM to apologize.

Okay.....as for stripping in the bedroom for one's husband......

Stop it!!!! LOL

Im just saying...............

Im just saying, things that are of the "world" so to speak, should not be done on ANY avenue. Whether it's for our husbands or not. They shouldnt NEED all that. You alone should be sufficient....

 

[BeautifulFlower]

Thats what I am saying. Stuff goes down at the club. Violence, fights, smoking, drunken rage, etc... There are demons in the club for sure. When I was in college, it was new and exciting because I was legal to do it. After about a year, not even getting serious in my walk, I saw that the club was no place for a child of God. I LOVVVEEEE to dance but I cant be having random men rubbing themselves on my behind, trying to feel me up, wearing next to nothing, showing out and showing my a$$....God wants you to have a good time, a HOLY God time that brings him Glory. Nothing in the club glorifies God. NOTHING!

But why? Why go to an environment where 'danger' lurks. Not just for your physical safety, but for what you have chosen to embrace your spirit.

There are all kinds of gods and satan is the 'Master' ........ of deception and imitation. It's not enough for us to go to Church, confess Jesus as Lord, and still cling to satan's enviroment which has no life.

The atmosphere of the 'Club' environment has absolutely ---- no life, no life of the Holy Spirit and whom the Spirit of God represents. No one there is encouraging the Way, The Truth and The Life who is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Come out, from among them.

It's not where God wants you to have fun. It's not a place where He can fully protect you. There are so many other ways to enjoy life and be in the perfect will and place of God.

Come out, from among them.

satan is setting you up like a set of Dominos and with one blow, to knock you down. It's tearing down your witness with the crowds there. It's blocking God's conviction from entering into your heart.

Come out from among them.

This is what the danger is with Gospel Entertainers who immulate the world. It keeps precious souls such as yours caught in the world, as a snare.

Come out from among them.

God is not in this. You know He's not. :Rose:

 

[Shimmie]

It's in the inconsistency of equating salvation w/clothing choices.

It's in the inconsistency of equating salvation w/song choices.

It's in the inconsistency of equating salvation w/an appearance in a music video.

It's in the inconsistency of expecting a so-called gospel singer to be the beacon of heavenly light for all mankind...instead of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Baby Sis, I think everyone was consistant here.

Consistantly for or Consistantly against. And I don't think anyone equated their salvation with their lack of discretion in appearance.

I'm just trying to understand what you're sharing, that's all.

Still love you, always will.

 

[BeautifulFlower]

Those may be facts (doesnt explain the context they were stated in) but what I am saying is I dont think anyone was questioning whether they were saved or have salvation in Jesus Christ. We are saying their dress is questionable for their ministry.

For kicks:

the term "Saved", when searched in this thread, was referenced 12 times.

the term "salvation", when searched in this thread, was referenced 8 times.

Now to whose salvation was being referenced, I would speculate that it was a universal application.

 

[Shimmie]

Thats what I am saying. Stuff goes down at the club. Violence, fights, smoking, drunken rage, etc... There are demons in the club for sure. When I was in college, it was new and exciting because I was legal to do it. After about a year, not even getting serious in my walk, I saw that the club was no place for a child of God. I LOVVVEEEE to dance but I cant be having random men rubbing themselves on my behind, trying to feel me up, wearing next to nothing, showing out and showing my a$$....God wants you to have a good time, a HOLY God time that brings him Glory. Nothing in the club glorifies God. NOTHING!

You know something's wrong when they have 'Big Bubba's' at the door; guys with no necks and huge arms thicker than car tires. The 'bouncers'.

Scarey...

 

[Shimmie]

Stop it!!!! LOL

Im just saying...............

Im just saying, things that are of the "world" so to speak, should not be done on ANY avenue. Whether it's for our husbands or not. They shouldnt NEED all that. You alone should be sufficient....

But meka....

Don't husbands and wives get 'naked'?

Lemme re-phrase....

Don't 'Christian' husbands and wives get 'nekkid'...

Man! I was gonna drop it like it's hot for him...he's not gonna like this.

 

[meka]

But meka....

Don't husbands and wives get 'naked'?

Lemme re-phrase....

Don't 'Christian' husbands and wives get 'nekkid'...

Man! I was gonna drop it like it's hot for him...he's not gonna like this.

Yes Lawd...we sho' do get nekkid" BUT, I don't need to slide down a pole to do it......LOL

 

[BeautifulFlower]

Yes Lawd...we sho' do get nekkid" BUT, I don't need to slide down a pole to do it......LOL

I will

 

[meka]

I will

I know..........

 

[Shimmie]

Yes Lawd...we sho' do get nekkid" BUT, I don't need to slide down a pole to do it......LOL

Whew! Thank the Lawd. You had me kinda scared there for a minute.

All this time I've been saving all my skin for him and him only to see.... :nervous:

I have a beautiful wardrobe of gowns and costumes, Indian Sari gowns, just for him and.................plenty of Shimmies, and beautiful Hula and Tahitian Dances which I've choreographed just for him.

So you saying I can't do this for my husband....

He's the only I want to share this with....the only one.






Love you, sis... I'm just teasing you.



Wait until he sees my Hulas....

 

[Shimmie]

I will

Wheeeeeeeeee

 

[Shimmie]

I know..........

 

[mellowmel]

I apologize if it seemed I was putting her down about the club issue. I just feel that nothing in the club would be Holy. When I read that it just made me think of how so many people call themselves Christians but are partying it up, drinking, smoking with the best of them. As I said before something aint quite right about the club. When we hear of shootings/fights in the club you hear people say "People just don't know how to act". If a shooting happens at a church you hear "What was wrong with him/her you don't go into the house of the Lord with that mess!" Raunchiness, violence, drunkenness, etc are expected in a club scene. Since it is expected why should one subject themselves to that kind of environment.

 

[PaperClip]

Those may be facts (doesnt explain the context they were stated in) but what I am saying is I dont think anyone was questioning whether they were saved or have salvation in Jesus Christ. We are saying their dress is questionable for their ministry.

Is it logical to connect someone with a "ministry" to be in Christian ministry, e.g., ministering to others to be saved? And how can one minister to others to be saved if they may not be saved?

Because if it's not then this entire thread is moot...or at least my understanding of this subject matter is out of sorts.

That's how I was framing the context.

I mean. which "God" are they talking about? Do they even say the name "Jesus" in this song? Maybe I should have checked to see which "god" they are singing about that's in them.

 

[SimpleKomplexity]

I personally like the song. I must admit I was a little at the video at first because I thought it had a Tpain beat and just from hearing it I didn't know it was a gospel song. But aside from that, I think they are trying to reach out to a broad population of Christians of there that are my age. A lot of us don't necessarily like to club andd party incessantly, but we do like good music. Fun upbeat tasteful music is our style, and I think this song represents that population.

 

[Kurlee]

This is a comment from youtube I thought was interesting:

For everybody who is slow...the song is talking about those people who are in the secular world (i.e. Beyonce, Kanye) who does secular music, but they are people who believe in God. Mary Mary (who are gospel singers) decided to do this song for those people. The song is letting you know that Christians don't look or act a certain way. God is in everything that everybody does. Geesh...

I like the song and never understood why Christian music can't be appealing to young people. I mean, aren't they the easiest to stray? The ones who are just building their faith and struggle alot? I dunno as long as they are covered up and have a "clean" message, I really don't see the big deal in the song actually sounding like something that could play on mainstream radio. IMO, the more appealing the music is to the masses, the more people can be reached with the message........ I really feel that more Christians need to find the balance of being in this world, without being of this world. Being in a bubble, doesn't make necessarily make you a good Christian, nor does help you bring sheep to the flock.

 

[Shimmie]

This was emailed to me below NWS:

http://www.mediatakeout.com/2009/32...icit_pics_together__well_heres_one_of_em.html


Any Mary Mary had them in the video why? NWS (Not work safe)

This is sad and it shows the 'emptiness' of his soul (hers as well).

Why isn't it enough for him to just have her pose in the picture beside him, wearing a beautiful smile and decently dressed? What happen to the mode of decency? This is why our world and young children are so messed up with sex, drugs, and violence. There's no respect for one's self, let alone each other.

Kanye is basically so insecure about his manhood, that in this picture he is saying, he's got himself a white woman and he's proving that he has had her naked. It's not enough for him to just walk with her side by side holding her hand as a gentleman, while she's fully clothed, and just be happy in the public eye. Instead, he is making a broadcast to the world, in an attempt (which is totally insecure) that he's got something that other men don't have. Yet in reality, he's still void inside, shallow and even more insecure. She looks like a 'slave' bowing to her master, subjecting herself to a man who disrespects her. When a man loves and respects his woman, he doesn't subject her to such as this; he does not want the 'world' or not even one other man or woman to see her naked. It's for his eyes only.

What's sad is that children 'searching' for love and acceptance will follow suit. Whatever it takes to be like Kanye and slave.

 

[blazingthru]

She may be a babe in Christ. We are to love her, not poke fun at her.

I am confused about this, I think once you hear and know the truth you act on it right away. I dont 'think you have grow into the truth, I think you have to grow in knowledge but going to the club is pretty much a given, going to the bar is pretty much a given, nothing in those places will glorify God or encourage you so why go back to the life you was once into that was leading you down the wrong path. I know what was going on in my mind when I went to the club. most times it was just to dance but truthfully I wanted to look really good and meet guys. I didn't want to come out of my pocket the entire night, I never did --my mind was not on the lord at all. (except a fear of being striked) My mind wasnt' on just having a good time there was more to it and truthfully there isn't anything good about going to the club. Then if your reading your bible like your suppose to as a new christian your constantly learning and being convicted so no I can't agree, I can agree if you just say your a christian and still doing what you were doing before. When I got baptised when I was 23 I was only saved for about 6 months then I was at the club and back into the lifestyle. Why? I could not committe to reading the bible and changing. I wasn't ready for change. I didn't want to give up the "fun" that was in my life at that time. I found myself slowly but surely doing things my way and not the way God wanted me to and ended up leaving the church all together. It only takes a little yeast to work through the entire batch of dough. so here I am I left the club 15 years ago. but now stronger in knowledge and faithful in reading every single day and as I read I am convicted and my entire life has changed and its started with me making a decision right then and there. Not one foot in the church and one out.

 

[blazingthru]

Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.Hebrews 13:4 (New International Version)
I searched this out a few years back, because my husband wanted to watch porn and I wasn't sure if that was okay or not. We never were porn watchers. I went to a member and asked about it. she said the marriage bed will be judged and it was sobering for us. Then I discovered this scripture and that was it for us.

 

[blazingthru]

I think that in general people just really forgot about God especially most christians they forget his fierce anger. That you have to be holy in all that you do. Why do christians have to bend to fit in this world so that others will join, I can't agree with that either. God is holy we are called to be holy. The road to christ is very narrow and few find it, I can agree with that now I never understood it before you have to be willing to give up all you got to follow Christ not confirm and "fit into this world" that is passing away. This world is ending. We have to do all we can to try and save the lost. Not try to fit in. You cannot save the lost by appealing to what they desire thats in this world. You have to be the example that is consistent and true.
Shimmie was my example. her consistent kindness, encourage me to go back to the bible with a different attitude. Then I was open to a program on TV that had me wanting to search out the scriptures for myself. Now I am learning the truth and doing all that I can to live it and be an example for others.

 

[Empressive]

I really like this song, but I am not a fan of the video. It's funny that I came across this thread, because I thought I was the only one who raised an eyebrow when I seen the video. After, I watched the video I actually sent a text message to my friend saying, "Mary Mary missed the mark with that video."

In this song it talks about the reason that I have the things I have and do the things I do is because of God. Unfortunately, some of the artists in the video do not portray the lifestyle that the song is mentioning. We all fall short of God's glory, but to someone from the outside looking in; the picture looks a little cloudy. It just may cause someone from the outside to get the wrong idea about God and what he will REALLY do for you.

 

[meka]

I am confused about this, I think once you hear and know the truth you act on it right away. I dont 'think you have grow into the truth, I think you have to grow in knowledge but going to the club is pretty much a given, going to the bar is pretty much a given, nothing in those places will glorify God or encourage you so why go back to the life you was once into that was leading you down the wrong path. I know what was going on in my mind when I went to the club. most times it was just to dance but truthfully I wanted to look really good and meet guys. I didn't want to come out of my pocket the entire night, I never did --my mind was not on the lord at all. (except a fear of being striked) My mind wasnt' on just having a good time there was more to it and truthfully there isn't anything good about going to the club. Then if your reading your bible like your suppose to as a new christian your constantly learning and being convicted so no I can't agree, I can agree if you just say your a christian and still doing what you were doing before. When I got baptised when I was 23 I was only saved for about 6 months then I was at the club and back into the lifestyle. Why? I could not committe to reading the bible and changing. I wasn't ready for change. I didn't want to give up the "fun" that was in my life at that time. I found myself slowly but surely doing things my way and not the way God wanted me to and ended up leaving the church all together. It only takes a little yeast to work through the entire batch of dough. so here I am I left the club 15 years ago. but now stronger in knowledge and faithful in reading every single day and as I read I am convicted and my entire life has changed and its started with me making a decision right then and there. Not one foot in the church and one out.

So when you first accepted Christ, did you do everything right? If you did, Kudos to you b/c for some, its a struggle. Sometimes, as I stated, she may be taught wrong, or around the wrong people. You are still to pray for those who are wayward in their thinking. Not poke fun. It's not funny when Christians think things so blatantaly incorrect are ok.

 

[MA2010]

I am confused about this, I think once you hear and know the truth you act on it right away. I dont 'think you have grow into the truth, I think you have to grow in knowledge but going to the club is pretty much a given, going to the bar is pretty much a given, nothing in those places will glorify God or encourage you so why go back to the life you was once into that was leading you down the wrong path. I know what was going on in my mind when I went to the club. most times it was just to dance but truthfully I wanted to look really good and meet guys. I didn't want to come out of my pocket the entire night, I never did --my mind was not on the lord at all. (except a fear of being striked) My mind wasnt' on just having a good time there was more to it and truthfully there isn't anything good about going to the club. Then if your reading your bible like your suppose to as a new christian your constantly learning and being convicted so no I can't agree, I can agree if you just say your a christian and still doing what you were doing before. When I got baptised when I was 23 I was only saved for about 6 months then I was at the club and back into the lifestyle. Why? I could not committe to reading the bible and changing. I wasn't ready for change. I didn't want to give up the "fun" that was in my life at that time. I found myself slowly but surely doing things my way and not the way God wanted me to and ended up leaving the church all together. It only takes a little yeast to work through the entire batch of dough. so here I am I left the club 15 years ago. but now stronger in knowledge and faithful in reading every single day and as I read I am convicted and my entire life has changed and its started with me making a decision right then and there. Not one foot in the church and one out.

Wonderful testimony.............sounds a lot like mine

 

[Shimmie]

I think that in general people just really forgot about God especially most christians they forget his fierce anger. That you have to be holy in all that you do. Why do christians have to bend to fit in this world so that others will join, I can't agree with that either. God is holy we are called to be holy.

The road to christ is very narrow and few find it, I can agree with that now I never understood it before you have to be willing to give up all you got to follow Christ not confirm and "fit into this world" that is passing away. This world is ending. We have to do all we can to try and save the lost. Not try to fit in. You cannot save the lost by appealing to what they desire thats in this world. You have to be the example that is consistent and true.

Shimmie was my example. her consistent kindness, encourage me to go back to the bible with a different attitude.

Then I was open to a program on TV that had me wanting to search out the scriptures for myself. Now I am learning the truth and doing all that I can to live it and be an example for others.

Blazingthru......

Precious One, I never knew....

Lord knows in this forum, I'm way far from perfection. As far as this forum goes, I'm only 'consistant' in kindness and love in my PM and Message box when I speaking to members one on one.

Otherwise I never knew.

 

[MA2010]

I think that in general people just really forgot about God especially most christians they forget his fierce anger. That you have to be holy in all that you do. Why do christians have to bend to fit in this world so that others will join, I can't agree with that either. God is holy we are called to be holy. The road to christ is very narrow and few find it, I can agree with that now I never understood it before you have to be willing to give up all you got to follow Christ not confirm and "fit into this world" that is passing away. This world is ending. We have to do all we can to try and save the lost. Not try to fit in. You cannot save the lost by appealing to what they desire thats in this world. You have to be the example that is consistent and true.
Shimmie was my example. her consistent kindness, encourage me to go back to the bible with a different attitude. Then I was open to a program on TV that had me wanting to search out the scriptures for myself. Now I am learning the truth and doing all that I can to live it and be an example for others.

Yes, yes, and YES at the bolded! How did I miss this one. Preach it girl!

 

[blazingthru]

Blazingthru......

Precious One, I never knew....

Lord knows in this forum, I'm way far from perfection. As far as this forum goes, I'm only 'consistant' in kindness and love in my PM and Message box when I speaking to members one on one.

Otherwise I never knew.

Yes girl it was you. Thanks for the kisses I love kisses.