King of Pop or King of Kings

I have been preparing for two upcoming camps and the respective classes that I am teaching at both camps. In the midst of preparing for classes I ask God to pour out His Spirit so I will listen to His guidance that I may seek His word and apply the teachings to teens in a meaningful and relevant way.

One way I will be using culture and the Bible is through the movie Transformers which I have not seen, but possibly can find time to see.

The second point and relevant way to teach class and the reason for this brief post is through the death of Michael Jackson. I am sick and tired of hearing about Michael Jackson.

I was born in 1980, right in the midst of Michael's prime time. I listened to MJ. His music is great and still speaks today.

We need to be slow with our words in speaking about MJ because many Christians have been to busy casting stones and I am one of them. The day after MJ's death we were in Paris and I was listening to Ben Stein and he quoted the Bible in saying, "He who is without sin let him be the first to cast a stone." We are quick to judge MJ about the child abuse scandal. Which is wrong and sinful, both child abuse and judging. I do not want to throw any stones, because I have fallen short of the glory of God and I am only saved through the power of the Cross and having my sins washed away through the grace of Jesus Christ.

Although I do not want to throw stones in my head and heart I know I have because paying children and their families millions of dollars to be quiet is wrong and the list continues.

Here is the point:

He may be the King of Pop, but he is not the King of Kings.

I did not watch any of the memorial service yesterday, but I briefly heard about what Al Sharpton said and wanted to listen to his words myself.

This is for anyone who has put their trust in Al Sharpton's words and not the words of Jesus Christ.

(The words below, are a reference to Al Sharpton's speech at the memorial service.)

There is only one person who came to feed the hungry. There is only one person who brought Blacks, Whites, Asians, Latinos together. There is only one person who has showed the world love. There is only one person who the world needs to uphold his message.

And it is NOT Micheal Jackson

His name is Jesus Christ. The Prince of Peace. The King of Kings.