Little children, keep yourselves
from idols. Amen.
1 John 5:21
Her story has been making news around the world...
from idols. Amen.
1 John 5:21
Her story has been making news around the world...
Susan Boyle always wanted to be a professional singer. She is not outwardly beautiful. Some in the media describe her as "dumpy." Susan is 47 years old, matronly looking, with frizzled hair. She walks with a slight limp. As a child, said one report, she was bullied by other kids because of her looks.
Ms. Boyle made her debut on a program called Britain's Got Talent, which is their version of American Idol. Her singing voice stunned both the judges and the audience. She sounded like an angel. The audience went from laughing at her appearance to applauding wildly when she was done. Many in the crowd were in tears.
In a moment's time, Susan Boyle went from obscurity to instant stardom. Now she's famous, at least for a little while. But then, a short while later, in another singing contest, Susan only achieved a humble second place. She was devastated. It was reported that Ms. Boyle had some kind of emotional breakdown as a result, and had to be hospitalized. Although, thankfully, it appears she'll be okay.
I feel sorry for Susan, and I've been praying for her. She seems to be a nice person who, according to various news articles, likes to involve herself in volunteer work. It was reported, too, that she visits the elderly and goes into hospitals. However, if I could give an observation, it is this: When the world, to include the general public, the media, and the entertainment industry are done using Susan, they will dump her. This is because, in their eyes, she's only a big show. Susan Boyle has become an overnight sensation and an idol. But idols come, and they go.
According to THE AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY, idolatry involves the worship of idols and blind admiration of or devotion to something or someone. America, I believe, has become an adulterous nation. We have insatiable adoration for stars and celebrities in every realm of life: sports, religion, politics and Hollywood. We've become a nation of people worshipers.
They're our entertainers. They perform for us. We in turn applaud them. We adore them. We pay them, sometimes, and we follow them. We watch their lives closely through the lens of photographers. Though, over time, we become bored with many of them. These become the fallen stars and forgotten flops. And those who burn out along the way are also forgotten. While still others, the ones who die unexpectedly like the Elvis Presley's of the world, leave us to weep over their coffins as they go to their respective graves with much fanfare and song. Yet they were idolized, nonetheless. But, like the Law of Gravity, what goes up must come down. Every idol, therefore, will come down. And, I tell you today, there are no exceptions.
While I myself have no interest in programs like American Idol or in the many gossip periodicals which abound, I do pray that Ms. Boyle finds the peace and happiness she so obviously longs for. Most of all, if she has not already done so, I pray she accepts Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. Then she could sing for Him. Besides, the Lord is not like the world. He will never become bored with Susan Boyle, nor will He reject her, because the Lord is not like the world with its fickle "Here today, gone tomorrow" kind of love. Christ's love is genuine. It's a love that will last forever.
D.B.
Ms. Boyle made her debut on a program called Britain's Got Talent, which is their version of American Idol. Her singing voice stunned both the judges and the audience. She sounded like an angel. The audience went from laughing at her appearance to applauding wildly when she was done. Many in the crowd were in tears.
In a moment's time, Susan Boyle went from obscurity to instant stardom. Now she's famous, at least for a little while. But then, a short while later, in another singing contest, Susan only achieved a humble second place. She was devastated. It was reported that Ms. Boyle had some kind of emotional breakdown as a result, and had to be hospitalized. Although, thankfully, it appears she'll be okay.
I feel sorry for Susan, and I've been praying for her. She seems to be a nice person who, according to various news articles, likes to involve herself in volunteer work. It was reported, too, that she visits the elderly and goes into hospitals. However, if I could give an observation, it is this: When the world, to include the general public, the media, and the entertainment industry are done using Susan, they will dump her. This is because, in their eyes, she's only a big show. Susan Boyle has become an overnight sensation and an idol. But idols come, and they go.
According to THE AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY, idolatry involves the worship of idols and blind admiration of or devotion to something or someone. America, I believe, has become an adulterous nation. We have insatiable adoration for stars and celebrities in every realm of life: sports, religion, politics and Hollywood. We've become a nation of people worshipers.
They're our entertainers. They perform for us. We in turn applaud them. We adore them. We pay them, sometimes, and we follow them. We watch their lives closely through the lens of photographers. Though, over time, we become bored with many of them. These become the fallen stars and forgotten flops. And those who burn out along the way are also forgotten. While still others, the ones who die unexpectedly like the Elvis Presley's of the world, leave us to weep over their coffins as they go to their respective graves with much fanfare and song. Yet they were idolized, nonetheless. But, like the Law of Gravity, what goes up must come down. Every idol, therefore, will come down. And, I tell you today, there are no exceptions.
While I myself have no interest in programs like American Idol or in the many gossip periodicals which abound, I do pray that Ms. Boyle finds the peace and happiness she so obviously longs for. Most of all, if she has not already done so, I pray she accepts Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. Then she could sing for Him. Besides, the Lord is not like the world. He will never become bored with Susan Boyle, nor will He reject her, because the Lord is not like the world with its fickle "Here today, gone tomorrow" kind of love. Christ's love is genuine. It's a love that will last forever.
D.B.
