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The Biblical Remix – YOLO

May 24, 2012

The Biblical Remix – YOLO

Luke 15:11-24 – http://bit.ly/biblicalremixyolo

My boy Prodigal was going dolo so he rolled up on his pops and demanded his inheritance.  Pops actually gave him the money.  Within a short time Prodigal bounced from the family crib and went to some far away country.

With nobody around to tell him nuthing, Prodigal was straight wildin’ out.  He was was getting drunk every night while partying with a couple of hookers at the local strip joint.

As Prodigal was paying for those bottles, this Drake song was playing in the background:

“You only live once: that’s the motto, YOLO, And we bout it every day, every day, every day, Like we sittin on the bench, we don’t really play…”

Reflection:

Why is YOLO usually used to justify doing things that are risky or stupid?  What if  YOLO were used as a reference for kids doing amazing things like staying after school to do homework, or doing a science project just for the fun of it, or going to serve senior citizens in a nursing home?  Sounds silly doesn’t it.

Interestingly enough the Bible says Prodigal WASTED his money living recklessly.  Some of the things we big-up in the hip-hop community and in pop culture the Bible considers a Waste.  Yet how many videos do we see promoting this kind of behavior.  How many dudes in their 40s and 50s are still up in the club trying to chase honeys half their age? And how many women do we see dressing like “hookers” all up in the club and even at a children’s birthday party (yes, I have seen this!).  I think you understand where I am going.

What I do love about Jesus is he teaches us the true application of YOLO with His own words: “What good will it be for you to gain the whole world and lose your soul? For I am the way and the truth and the life and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. And He who hears what I am saying and trusts the One who sent Me has everlasting life. Because I have come that they may have life, and a life better than they have ever dreamed of.”

So if you are only going to live once, live for Jesus.  #YOLO

The Biblical Remix – The Best

October 7, 2011

The Biblical Remix – The Best

Esther 2:12-18 – http://ow.ly/1ydUcy

While looking for a new queen, King Ahasuerus had his own “American Idol” contest. Virgins from all different places were given 12 months to prepare for this “one night with the king” private performance.

After having gone through much booty, the contest ended when the King spent the night with a beautiful woman named Esther. He done fell in love with her so he made her his new queen.

While putting the crown on Esther’s head, this Drake song was playing in the King’s mind:

“I say you the you the best, You the you the best, You the you the best, You the you the best, You the best I ever had, Best I ever had, Best I ever had, Best I ever had…”

Reflection:
It is very easy to let our physical urges direct our decisions. Some of us have done things in “the name of love” when love was no where in the picture. We know it was just straight booty that swayed us.
Some of us have even gloried in the people we have “had”, like we were conquerors. Were we really that shallow? I will acknowledge I was there at one point in my life. The question is are you still there?

The Biblical Remix – On One

September 9, 2011 — 2 Comments

 


The Biblical Remix – On One

1 Chron 11:22-24 – http://bit.ly/biblicalremixonone

When it was time for some action, Benaiah would throw down with the best of them.  His skills were so tight he actually jumped into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.

If that wasn’t enough, one day  even stepped to a 7 1/2 foot tall Egyptian dude, took the Egyptian’s own spear out of his hands, and used that spear to kill the Egyptian.

When he walked out of that battle this Drake hook was playing in the background:

“I’m on one, Yeah, I said I’m on one…”

Reflection:

When you have skills, let them speak for themselves. You don’t have to go around bragging about how gifted and fly you are.

Remember the road called Pride leads to a destination called Destruction.

May Humility be the fragrance you bring in a room today.

The Biblical Remix – U Fancy

May 26, 2011

The Biblical Remix – U Fancy

2 Kings 9:30 – http://bit.ly/lqfJnF

Having just killed King Joram, Jehu rolls up on Jezebel at her crib to execute her. Since Jezebel knew of the murder of the king, she went into her room and got all did up with make-up and a fly hairdo. Then she went to the window to wait for Jehu’s arrival.

In the background this song from was Drake playing:

“Oh you fancy huh, You you fancy huh, Oh you fancy huh, Nail done, Hair done, Everything did”