Chris Brown asks for Forgiveness
by LATOIA
Filed under Domestic Violence, Emotional Wellness, Entertainment, Music, Relationships, Self Improvement, Society & Culture
Earlier today, triple threat entertainer, Chris Brown, spoke publicly apologizing to his fans for his “unacceptable behavior.” In February of this year, the R&B sensation and his then girlfriend and fellow entertainer, Rihanna, were involved in a domestic dispute. According to a search warrant in the case, Rihanna, 21, read a three-page text message from a woman on Brown’s phone, which led to an argument. Brown – who was charged with two felonies – allegedly tried to force his girlfriend out of the Lamborghini they were in, and hit her head against the passenger window.
Both parties remained silent about the incident and even reunited briefly. Brown avoided doing time with a plea agreement. Brown shared in the past that he had witnessed domestic violence first hand throughout his life. He never expected to become “one of those people.” While Rihanna’s career has continued, Brown has kept a low profile. His music was yanked from many radio stations and records sales dropped tremendously. Many people (including believers) have shared varying opinions on whether or not Brown should continue his career and questioned his responsibility as a role model.
Chris Brown, as well as other entertainers, are in a position to influence our culture in major ways. Our culture and its idolatrous nature (like the children of Israel) likes to put people up only to be disappointed when they “fail” us. Instead of looking to our Heavenly Father we exalt men and idealistic or utopian caste systems that give our flesh something to strive for.
Before we get the splinter out of Chris Brown’s eye we need to get the planks out of our eyes. We may not be abusers but, we have some areas where we have allowed the enemy to get a foothold and we close our eyes to them. This leads to stumbling blocks that we trip over and we cause others to trip over them as well. Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. We all deserve God’s wrath, no matter what the sin but, 1 John 1:9 reads, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
In life, we often seek the approval, validation and forgiveness of our peers and never want to be ostracized. No one wants to be remembered for the negative or unflatterering behaviors that we exhibit. We must remember that we should not define ourselves by man’s standards, but by God’s. Matthew 6:14-15 Let’s pray that Mr. Brown has sought God’s forgiveness and receives the new life that is available to us all through Christ Jesus.
Just imagine what would happen if some of the most influential entertainers came to Christ. How many of their fans would follow them? Remember, love the person, hate the sin.
37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Matt 9:37-38 (KJV)
PRAY FOR MORE WORKERS…
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