Yes, I know this argument can go another way. We do not want to scare or run people away when we meet them. I actually had this conversation with some Christian Rappers. I think we fail to realize that we are promoting Christ and not ourselves. If they reject you, that is okay. When you present Christ, they are rejecting him. Christ said for us to shake of the dust in Luke 10:10-11 just to paraphrase. Rejection is a part of being a Christian. There is no other way around it.
We must not forget this is ministry first. As an artist, you must first ask yourself why you are doing this? Our passion should be for ministry not industry. I am not saying do not handle your business, just do not lose focus of why you are rapping or even singing. Do not be consumed with selling records so bad that you lose your focus of the real issue. So many artist desire to rap or sing full time but do not take the time to perfect their craft. The church is still slow to accept rap music. So, your focus should be out in the streets where real ministry dwells.
In conclusion, if you are a Christian Rap, Gospel Rap or Holy Hip Hop artist do not be afraid to represent Christ. Do not try to crossover in your content in hopes of more album sales. This is a result of losing your focus for ministry. If you are going to do gospel then do gospel. Don't straddle the fence. The bible says in James 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. It is ultimately about your relationship with Christ. Ask yourself this question, am I concerned about Souls or Sales? Thank you for your time. Be blessed.
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