2008 Woodie Awards
The truth about hip-hop (Part 1) The plan of the enemy
Aaron Jacobs
Issue date: 11/8/06 Section: Editorials & Viewpoints
The Bible declares in Hosea 4:6 that, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge..."
Pastor G. Craig Lewis, founder of EX-ministries/exministries.com, says, "Because of its origin and what hip-hop originally represented in its earlier stages, we cannot embrace it as Christians. There can be no holy "hip-hoppers" or no Christian hip-hop because the culture cannot lend itself to the direction of the Holy Spirit. Yes, we do have very powerful Christian rap groups that preach the word of God through rap, but we must not get confused and call what they are doing as hip-hop. You have to understand that God does not embrace anything that has a corrupt origin. The very word "hip-hop" was used by Afrikka Bambatta, one of the pioneers of the culture and professed Zulu Nation god, to describe the parties that he was hosting in clubs across New York in the early 70s. Since then, he has developed a religion that rested upon the hip-hop culture. The culture is not from God, therefore, it should not be used by the people of God to describe anything that is of God. Check the origin."
What Pastor Lewis said is true. If we look out into the world, we'll see that hip-hop is literally taking over all cultures in America. This music glorifies everything that is anti-Christ, which means everything that is not like Christ. And when we listen to, nod our heads or dance to this music, we are allowing ourselves to be corrupted by this music. You see, the spirit of hip-hop is a demonic force, birthed in Hell, and sent with a mission to deceive and take control of the minds of our people, thus giving Satan complete control of our generation. It has been scientifically proven that your mind is so clever that, even when you aren't trying to, you can receive the information that is stated in the lyrics of music, and even if it is recorded backward, it affects you. These things will come out of you in the heat of the moment because they are programmed in your mind. Don't believe me? Keep reading.
Pastor G. Craig Lewis, founder of EX-ministries/exministries.com, says, "Because of its origin and what hip-hop originally represented in its earlier stages, we cannot embrace it as Christians. There can be no holy "hip-hoppers" or no Christian hip-hop because the culture cannot lend itself to the direction of the Holy Spirit. Yes, we do have very powerful Christian rap groups that preach the word of God through rap, but we must not get confused and call what they are doing as hip-hop. You have to understand that God does not embrace anything that has a corrupt origin. The very word "hip-hop" was used by Afrikka Bambatta, one of the pioneers of the culture and professed Zulu Nation god, to describe the parties that he was hosting in clubs across New York in the early 70s. Since then, he has developed a religion that rested upon the hip-hop culture. The culture is not from God, therefore, it should not be used by the people of God to describe anything that is of God. Check the origin."
What Pastor Lewis said is true. If we look out into the world, we'll see that hip-hop is literally taking over all cultures in America. This music glorifies everything that is anti-Christ, which means everything that is not like Christ. And when we listen to, nod our heads or dance to this music, we are allowing ourselves to be corrupted by this music. You see, the spirit of hip-hop is a demonic force, birthed in Hell, and sent with a mission to deceive and take control of the minds of our people, thus giving Satan complete control of our generation. It has been scientifically proven that your mind is so clever that, even when you aren't trying to, you can receive the information that is stated in the lyrics of music, and even if it is recorded backward, it affects you. These things will come out of you in the heat of the moment because they are programmed in your mind. Don't believe me? Keep reading.
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Bianca Blackman
posted 11/10/06 @ 1:26 PM CST
EXCELLENT ARTICLE! PV needs to hear the real talk about the ever present danger of Satan.
David C. Riley III
posted 11/14/06 @ 2:05 AM CST
Craig Lewis has some good points and bad points. Yes, tell the truth about secular hip hop. It is shaping our minds and actions as we grow up and people don't see the influence it has on their lives. (Continued…)
candy cane
Shawna Newsom-Hammonds
posted 11/14/06 @ 1:13 PM CST
Was it not Christians who used pagan celebrations, turned them into Christian Holy Days or holidays, and used them to convert the pagans to Christianity? It is not fair to say, that God can take disaster, strife, heartache, illness, death, and anything else originally planned for evil and turn it around for His good work? The answers are yes. (Continued…)
Blackprez07
posted 12/23/06 @ 3:38 PM CST
Should the church support EX Ministries and the work of Elder Lewis?
Not all of what he preaches is truth. It is opinion. There must be sound balance in his teachings so that he doesnt continue to confuse people into thinking that all music is of the devil. (Continued…)
cellestine hinton
posted 12/21/07 @ 9:37 AM CST
Rap is Rap and Hip Hop is Hip Hop. I am 24 years old and I have been saved for 13 years. I used to listen to rap and hip hop or whatever it is called. (Continued…)
a girl who is trying her best
posted 6/19/08 @ 11:01 PM CST
we ar in the world but we should not be a part of it. it is no use. this world is cuming 2 an end soon an all these worldly clothes an music are going 2 end. (Continued…)
the nok
posted 8/23/08 @ 5:57 PM CST
Craig Lewis, like alot of evangelists, is a criminal of sensationalism.
A girl who is trying her best, the world was a hell of a lot sicker place than it is today at the turn of the millenium in 1000 A. (Continued…)
Rampage Que
Rampage Que
posted 9/11/08 @ 1:58 PM CST
This is laughable. Hip Hop began as all other music did a way to express oneself. Then it evolved to being an outlet to educate the masses on the plights of inner city NY, and later black communities nationwide. (Continued…)
BarakdaVote Que
posted 9/14/08 @ 7:26 PM CST
People, people of the masses, why won't we get back to living in the spirit and seeking truth from God. I beleive that Hip-Hop is an effective to in ministering to the youth of today. (Continued…)
stephen
posted 11/29/08 @ 12:47 PM CST
i think hip hop is a total waste of tyme its something that ppl have gotton rich on and it destroys lives and chirtsian values
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