It's good to get a hurting person's perspective cause sometimes judging is easier than loving. But Jesus didn't come to judge, he came to save. I know cause the Bible says so. God Bless
I had to read your comment 2 or 3 times and I've heard the song a few times. I have always been a huge fan of word play and still I missed this one. Good catch.
SO. G. O. O. D. teach us that we need to hear people's problems, struggles and life stories before trying to make them believe in what we are presenting.
I can really relate to Derek Minor's personification of a female porn star, and this song is keeping me strong in fight to break the bondage of pornography in my life.
+FisherOfMen It's not easy man, but read your bible as often as you can and pray all the time. Whenever those thoughts or that urge comes on just remember what Christ did for you so that you could escape that slavery you're in. Never stop being thankful, I'm praying for you.
+FisherOfMen Bruh I have been there and done that. in fact, I still am battling it. Just give it to God and when you get the urge, talk to Him, read His word. Resist the devil and he shall flee!
I found this song a while ago because my brother showed me it.... it opened my eyes a lot and changed the way I view a lot of things.... like how you should thing about peoples backstory before you assume something.... or even reach out a helping hand to someone who is hurting and maybe even looking for answers themselves... love the song and love what it stands for even more....
I jeff n my wife Donna like this rap it shows the way to god son Jesus n pray that my donna will be home soon its torrance court sent her to a place in la.
After listening to his latest EP and some of his other tracks, I just don't feel like they match up to this verse. His 5 Fingers of death on Sway was decent, too, but I think the content matter in this song is really swaying my vote
Vlad Zenchenko I've thought about that too, this verse was sooo good and I feel like often with his other songs I don't feel it much but this one was flames!!
Therefore there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus; we MUST stop judging and start loving like Jesus did, this song is a beautiful reminder
Though I'm not disputing the video (I get what they mean),here's what many people don't get: Christianity isn't (supposed to be) a religion. Christianity isn't just a relationship. It's a LIFESTYLE. You see, empty religion means you clean up your act on Sundays and Wednesdays, but act like the world every other day. A relationship can have a person who is cheating on the person with someone else. But a lifestyle? That's called Jesus 24/7. Doesn't mean you are praying all day. Doesn't mean you are quoting Bible verses all day. Doesn't mean you are taking communion every hour. Oh no. It means you treat others equally no matter what their race, gender/sexual orientation might be. That's means you don't cuss people out when they do it to you. It means you're the bigger man and walk away when someone picks a fight. It means you love your spouse (if you have one) and don't lust after anyone else. It means you don't steal. Don't kill. Don't lie. It's a lifestyle, not just a relationship, and not just another religion
yea but remember they're talking from a perspective of a sinner who has heard and is thinking about to give his life to God but really has no clue where to start.
Awesome song, he nipped the main problem with Christians in one song. We aren't better than someone who doesn't know God, we're just privileged enough to be shown to him by our parents or friends.
I think this song is what every Christian must hear. Open heart and ears is what the world needs from us. Thanks for this reminder. keep making music like this!
I really like the song and was touched by it bc unfortunately there are many believers who does not take time to listen to those who are "unreached" and are "lost". But I also know many who do devote their lives to reaching those who grew up in a really tough environment. I was one of them, but because someone had reached out to me, listened and believed in me, I learned who I am in Christ and the freedom it brought in my life and I am now attending the University of my dream.
This is the most raw and real Christian Rap song I've ever heard. Nobody talks about stuff like this. It's sad that some people who grew up Christian realize that some of us who later accept Christ came from a dark past, where our souls were crushed and it takes time to heal and grow in God. It's even harder to heal when you come to God and are faced with years of more pain. But God is good. What was meant to destroy us God will use for good. He can restore all that the Locusts have eaten. Heal all our wounds. Forgive us for our mishaps. Shape us into what He wants us to be and not what the damaged soul inside of us thinks we still are.
Ive listened to this song so many times!! Love it! As Christians we should realize that looking down upon sinners and people we believe are below us is not what we are called to do. Christ calls us to love, treat, and respect those who don't know the Lord because after all we are all sinners! God bless.
I love this song--and I hope a lot saints can hear this and remember to love, not judge. And for the "sinner" to hear and see that we all start somewhere; don't worry bout "church folk." Come to God as you are and He will lead you the rest of the way, if you let Him.
Why do we as Christians always judge those who live "wasted" or "rotten" lives? Jesus sat and ate with those people!!! I seriously get ticked off with a lotta Christians because they somehow they think they higher than nonbelievers. We haven't done anything as believers! We just simply accepted an unearned gift of eternal life and salvation from Jesus. We ain't no better than each other. STOP LOOKING DOWN ON OTHERS AND SHOW CHRIST-LIKE LOVE!! THAT'S WHY WE'RE STILL HERE! To show God's love to this world and to love - not judge
Anyone else out there feeling convicted after hearing this song. I bet it would be appreciated if we would "take some time to listen" when witnessing to others. So many hurt people out there need to be listened to before they will hear our message. Pray for them and for ourselves brothers and sisters.
This song, just wow!! This song is amazing! God can really work through people such as Derek Minor, Dee-1, and Lecrae. What I do when I first listen to a new song, I look up the lyrics. I read them, understand the meaning and then I go about listening to the song! All the Reach Record songs I have listened to mainly focus on how not to be a hypocritical Christian. And that's good. The thing is, I have always been a Christian, but the type of Christian that just goes to church on Sunday. Then I started listening to artists such as Lecrae and I grew so much closer to God! Thank you Lecrae! You not only helped me grow closer to God, you have helped me to grow as the person that God wants me to be. A REAL Christian. Being a true Christian means having a relationship with Jesus Christ, not going to church on Sunday and dressing up all nice. I'm not saying to NOT wear nice clothes and NOT go to church. Just when you do it, do it with an open heart, not what people tell you!
Yet another Banger!!! Calling out the lames who judge the fallen, thank you Mr. Minor, D1, and Crae! Listen to the lyrics brethren, pay attention to what goes on in the lives perishing in your hood or burb or palace...doesn't matter, where you're at or from...all of our hearts are tainted with sin...God saved us ALL...judge not, lest Ye be judged...
fr though, i used to think that all christian music was boring and the kinda shit that my mom would listen to; but this music got me changing the way i think.
A hard song to listen to as a christian but its the truth. Just an FYI, this is a song about how some non Christians view Christians, this isn't the view of the rappers trying to justify anything. I believe the life of a christian is to be lived out not be all talk. Sometimes, people just need someone to listen to them and understand them. Its our job to tell them about Christ in a LOVING way, its God job to transform their heart. Strengthen each other and don't cut down or judge. Sounds simple but its often very hard. Especially for the Christian community that is afraid of the hood.
this song, if you a Christian, listen up, read the lyrics, of you ain't, listen up, read the lyrics, ain't about judging, most forget to love, they wana throw you.under and judge, how about you love first, help up, lead to the cross, brush up, clean up, and correct, because its true, and only god can judge, tho he may judge through his people at times.
i struggle too but i'm realizing we'll never fully understand grace becuz it's beyond our comprehension and it's there regardless. that's what makes God's love so amazing i think. i also struggle with sharing my faith and not feeling like God is with me. We can't base our faith on finicky feelings & resting in his consistency is something we have to learn. it's ok to feel this way. remember- lean not on your own understanding. Holiness is something we must strive for daily through the spirit.
For all those who dont understand the testamonies are speaking the ones rapping "mr Minor" "Mr Dee1" Mr Lecrae" in case your offended that theyre talking bout you... lol If you are offended then put your foolish pride aside and look at yourself in the mirror cuz every Christian could listen alot more than preaching damnation on someone they have no clue about. God didnt send you to analyze he sent you to evangalize!
Cody Burke The Bible does say for us to 'judge' each other, but in love and without bias; most people are incapable of judging each other correctly. Matthew 7:1-5 "Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."
ProudofJesus correct me if im wrong but i view judging as pointing out someone w/o owning up to ur own, and expecting that person to change to ur way of thinking, the correct way is to share the Truth in Love & be willing to point that toward the Solution which is Christ
Change is a process faith is a journey Unconditional is the test.... Christian is our identity...... you've been on quite a journey Lecrae i cant help but feel the change in your music since rehab somethings missing the message has changed the direction has changed i know that one thing that consistent is the love of god no mater how far we wonder from the flock he always pulls us back no mater how we try to resist
Love the song but I really would like to hear Mr. Christians response. I am a big fan of God's word being preached through song. I know god spent his time among the sinners in his earthly ministry and that he said that we shouldn't judge people, however we as Christians can judge an action to be either good or evil. I think a whole lot of the mainstream "Christians" think that avoiding those who live in the world of a sinner is a good practice. You cannot be infected by evil if you truly love god and we should all hope to have our feet be those beautiful feet which are dirty from walking the path of our savior. Dirt doesn't always mean sinful but it is also the trademark of a hardworking person. If we lose our selves in the work of the lord our feet may be dirty but they will be beautiful.
In this song they asked you to listen. It seems like you got offended when you listened. I heard their pain in what they went through. You heard excuses. God help you. Jesus didn't need explanations because he already knew they why's. We do not know people backgrounds and we must show compassion which is understanding. Acknowledging what happened can help people heal. How are you going to say "I don't need to hear your excuse just repent and change" that mentality is exactly the reason this song is written.
both Derek and Lecrae are going to winter jam 2014 so they could sing this song together and that would make me the happiest person in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been here dealing with the worst right now. wrestling with myself.. but God just lead me to this song and these lyrics are so real. I like all of the verses so I can't say which is the best.. This song is amazing.
Dear Mr. sinner I can not help but see, That the action that you took was not caused by me. I'm sorry that you think That I came out here to Judge, but I really want to say that there's hope in God's Love. If I can help all you have to do is ask, because God said I should help you to try and get passed. All the temptations all the pain and the sorrow, Is going to help you get so much stronger tomorrow. When you give up all the things that cause you so much pain, you will finally know the Lord and be loved once again.
I am not. But I am forgiven because I made the choice to follow Christ. As Mr. Sinner is represented in this song it sounds as though he is making excuses for the way he lives by using his circumstances as an excuses. Even Peter the most beloved of Christ's apostles took responsibility for his sinful nature and that is the difference. He took responsibility for his actions. The minute you start placing blame for your sins on others is the time when you start leaning towards the path of the adversary. The truest form of repentance is when you: 1 recognize YOU have sinned, 2 You feel sorry for having committed that sin, 3 You promise God that you will never do it again and 4 You give up that sin to Christ. Then grace kicks in but grace only works when the person receiving it changes their heart and walks in Christ's ways. When you stumble and fall you get back up and you repent and move forward. Don't hold on to the past move forward in Christ. We as Christians do not save but we can facilitate bringing other sinners to Christ who can save but they have to take responsibility for their own sinful actions.
Our mission as Christians is to help those who don't recognize their sin and help them to understand they can be forgiven. Forgiveness can only come through repentance. So we do have resposibilty to go and do not sit and stew. Like Lecrae said in "Send Me" "I'll go" to teach (not preach) those who like me sin and I will show them the way to live forever through Christ.
I remember when I felt EXACTLY the way the last verse went. I got tired of people beating me up and I felt like all "church folk" were hypocrites. I wanted nothing to do with the church after the way I was treated. But it took God leading me to a church that loved me, were transparent and treated me like family.
From the other person's perspective, this is how MOST "Christians" sound like. MOST (not all) just blab about Christ, but don't DO anything to help. Like, for example, one can preach about love all they want; speaking about how God loves us and how He died for us. But, thing is, they didn't SHOW that love. So, this person looks at this Christian and thinks, "What a hypocrite! They say religion and God is the answer, but just look at how they act. They' be judging us by rubbing our sins in our faces!" That's the message I get out of it. Who was it? Who was it that said (and I quote): "Show everyone love; and if you absolutely need to, use words."? Not saying every Christian talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk, I'm just saying that that's probably what they were aiming at. Striving to compel us into thinking and acting and yearning to be like Jesus. 'Cause, honestly, I feel like some people think that if they pick up a Bible, learn a few verses, and do the right thing, that they automatically know God. In simplicity, read Matthew 7:21-23. -HBofAS
I love the songs that speak to the flaws of our humanity that hinders our effectiveness to be that light. I often wonder though what we can really do about it. We as Christians are humans and came from a sinful past as well. In my family God came in and introduced himself and then the family turned back to the world. I strive to walk with that awesome God anyway but I feel the world is trying to get us to cave and even though we realize our failure this doesn't present a solution, Great song.
Dear Mr. Christian, I know your on a mission. I know you say the answer to my problem is religion. I know I'm supposed to change my way and stop sinning, but I'd appreciate if you take some time to listen.
There's a good point here, Jesus loves sinners and didn't come to judge - john 3:16,17. There is a lot of junk around even in churches, sad to admit, but what matters more is Jesus and what He did for us, to have life in Him. As long as there are people, there won't be perfection regardless of whose organization your apart of or not. That is, until Scripture is fulfilled. Peace, seek Jesus not religion.
well that's all they're doing in this song as judging others and the word religion just means to practice something I religiously brush my teeth and follow Christ the disciples use the word religion and the book of James that are not offended by it neither should we y'all some lames just following each other and not the Bible
BROTHERS and SISTERS in Christ...stop the bickering and focus on God, focus on His Son Jesus, stop allowing the enemy to work through you, stop allowing your sinful nature to take control, you have power over that...we're supposed to stick together, none of us are better than the other, so stop please; in God's word he says (I'm paraphrasing a bit): "How can you say you love me, but don't love your brother(neighbor) whom you see EVERY day, but you have never seen my face....(please think about this, God bless, Jesus' isn't coming back for a bickering bride, so stay focused... #stayprayedup
Jesus he is coming back to rapture us! Look they already are making the mark of the beast, it's called the RFID chip and that's may be the whole worlds money currency and also you know the devil likes to put something good in something bad! What there gonna do is when someone doesn't follow there rules they will turn off your chip for a certain time so you can't buy nothing till then so peace will be everywhere around the world! You could believe everything you want, but I'm not here to judge you I'm here tellin you my proof bout this!
LAngeloG Llama how are you judging me?? you're cool, and I know about that too, they showed it on History Channel about almost all the Government's secrets...crazy?? I thought they were going to get in trouble about it...idk Be blessed
Jeni grizzafi u made a valid point that I think this song is trying to point out. We must learn to pick up the hurting and lost. We sometimes 4get the grace we were given and should remember that the lost need it also just like we still do. Not to put a guilt trip 4 christians but just a reminder fam. But those who will show this grace must also remember Gal.6:1, which says 2 pick 1 up but also consider yourself lest u also b tempted. So b prayed up brothers n sisters. Thanks Derek n all 116 fam
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Who else agrees Christian Music is the best?
it is ! RUclips trackstarz they got these battles wit secular music. and lucifer was an angel of choir so he got good music but God's is better
+Daniel Garcia and what is lucifers music?
+GAMING NOW The contrary
ME
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This song is so true! Us as Christians do judge and look down on sinners like we have never sinned a day in our life! Don't lie and say you didn't!
Exactly people need to not be afraid to say that they've sinned, everybody sins every single day in their life
"For all have sinned and fell short at the glory of God"
Proof that you don't have to rap about violence, guns, dope, money and girls to have a banging beat. This song is off the chain!!!!
@Burger Tree Pretty sure he means gangster rap, where it's all about the drugs, chicks, and such.
Ironically, it still kinda does but in a different set of lens 💯
It's good to get a hurting person's perspective cause sometimes judging is easier than loving. But Jesus didn't come to judge, he came to save. I know cause the Bible says so. God Bless
Such a relevant message in today's society.
"And you wonder while I'm in these streets robbin'? Well, go and get Batman-"
Awesome wordplay right there.
I had to read your comment 2 or 3 times and I've heard the song a few times. I have always been a huge fan of word play and still I missed this one. Good catch.
I can't seem to get it, but I am curious, can you explain please?
If you think that was good then. Well can't think of a worthy retort
Robin is Batman's sidekick.
yeah...it was...just okay. actually the bulk of the song is good lyrically, but for me, that line was actually corny, haha.
Rap that tells a story and is real. I've waited so long for this return!
One of Derek's greatest tracks
SO. G. O. O. D. teach us that we need to hear people's problems, struggles and life stories before trying to make them believe in what we are presenting.
Said it so beautifully 🤝🏽
Thank you that God always listen and come thru
Dee-1 captured me on this song and its also how I found out about him. This song is so raw and 🔥 but so deep of a message of the real 🌎.
I can really relate to Derek Minor's personification of a female porn star, and this song is keeping me strong in fight to break the bondage of pornography in my life.
+FisherOfMen It's not easy man, but read your bible as often as you can and pray all the time. Whenever those thoughts or that urge comes on just remember what Christ did for you so that you could escape that slavery you're in. Never stop being thankful, I'm praying for you.
thanks, I found this music video after I posted that comment called Trip Lee- Fallin
+FisherOfMen did you also here Trip Lee's All My Love?
Yes
+FisherOfMen Bruh I have been there and done that. in fact, I still am battling it. Just give it to God and when you get the urge, talk to Him, read His word. Resist the devil and he shall flee!
I found this song a while ago because my brother showed me it.... it opened my eyes a lot and changed the way I view a lot of things.... like how you should thing about peoples backstory before you assume something.... or even reach out a helping hand to someone who is hurting and maybe even looking for answers themselves... love the song and love what it stands for even more....
+DJG62 Same here...
one of my favorite songs!! keeping this on repeat!! love this song!! the truth!!
I jeff n my wife Donna like this rap it shows the way to god son Jesus n pray that my donna will be home soon its torrance court sent her to a place in la.
Awwww ;( will be praying for you guys
I never took the time for the words. now it's deeper than I thought!
Goosebumps every single time I listen to this song. Such an amazing message.
This song is food for thought Lord help us as your children to love and not judge in Jesus name, Amen
It's not a religion it's a relationship one on one who created you and knows you...Much-Love.
Am I the only one that thinks this is (one of) Dee-1's best verses?
IKR!!
After listening to his latest EP and some of his other tracks, I just don't feel like they match up to this verse. His 5 Fingers of death on Sway was decent, too, but I think the content matter in this song is really swaying my vote
Vlad Zenchenko why
Vlad Zenchenko I've thought about that too, this verse was sooo good and I feel like often with his other songs I don't feel it much but this one was flames!!
By far it is and he has great tracks out but this was........💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Therefore there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus; we MUST stop judging and start loving like Jesus did, this song is a beautiful reminder
I really gotta change my life. Please pray for me. Just like 30 seconds right now would be amazing! God bless
Rafael Tomas I'm praying
Rafael Tomas just prayed
LovelyKelly645 Will Stevenette Thanks so much guys!
Prayed. God bless you, brother. From Brazil.
Rafael Tomas Philippians 4:6-7 God bless man Jesus loves you and will transform you completely
🎉🎉🎉🎉the lyrics & production are unreal 🎉🎉🎉😢
Wow. This is such a good song.
This is imo on of the top ten greatest chh songs of all time
Though I'm not disputing the video (I get what they mean),here's what many people don't get: Christianity isn't (supposed to be) a religion. Christianity isn't just a relationship. It's a LIFESTYLE.
You see, empty religion means you clean up your act on Sundays and Wednesdays, but act like the world every other day. A relationship can have a person who is cheating on the person with someone else.
But a lifestyle? That's called Jesus 24/7. Doesn't mean you are praying all day. Doesn't mean you are quoting Bible verses all day. Doesn't mean you are taking communion every hour. Oh no. It means you treat others equally no matter what their race, gender/sexual orientation might be. That's means you don't cuss people out when they do it to you. It means you're the bigger man and walk away when someone picks a fight. It means you love your spouse (if you have one) and don't lust after anyone else. It means you don't steal. Don't kill. Don't lie.
It's a lifestyle, not just a relationship, and not just another religion
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yea but remember they're talking from a perspective of a sinner who has heard and is thinking about to give his life to God but really has no clue where to start.
David Matia Yeah yeah I know
+Kevin Casey good question. I know I'm not perfect and need Jesus. some part of me has to be even more subjected than the day before.
Wow true
Awesome song, he nipped the main problem with Christians in one song. We aren't better than someone who doesn't know God, we're just privileged enough to be shown to him by our parents or friends.
I think this song is what every Christian must hear. Open heart and ears is what the world needs from us. Thanks for this reminder. keep making music like this!
Lecrae I trust you! Your music has changed my life for real.
The motion tracking in this is nuts. It must have taken forever. Well done song, well done video.
IKR
I really like the song and was touched by it bc unfortunately there are many believers who does not take time to listen to those who are "unreached" and are "lost". But I also know many who do devote their lives to reaching those who grew up in a really tough environment. I was one of them, but because someone had reached out to me, listened and believed in me, I learned who I am in Christ and the freedom it brought in my life and I am now attending the University of my dream.
Happy to see this hit a million views. Much deserved!
It's 2022, this song is almost 10 years old and it still bangs.
This is fire
Wow...I needed that reminder! It's easy to forget where Jesus met me and all that I was tangled in. Thanks D. Minor!
Omg this song is so lit!!😩🔥🔥
This is the most raw and real Christian Rap song I've ever heard. Nobody talks about stuff like this. It's sad that some people who grew up Christian realize that some of us who later accept Christ came from a dark past, where our souls were crushed and it takes time to heal and grow in God. It's even harder to heal when you come to God and are faced with years of more pain. But God is good. What was meant to destroy us God will use for good. He can restore all that the Locusts have eaten. Heal all our wounds. Forgive us for our mishaps. Shape us into what He wants us to be and not what the damaged soul inside of us thinks we still are.
Ironically you need me around though cause otherwise you have nobody else to look down on!!!🤸🏾♀️🤷🏽♀️👌🏾😜
I think im kinda addicted to this song. Love the message & they all went in. Praise the Lord
Something different.
I like it!
Ive listened to this song so many times!! Love it! As Christians we should realize that looking down upon sinners and people we believe are below us is not what we are called to do. Christ calls us to love, treat, and respect those who don't know the Lord because after all we are all sinners! God bless.
Deep message - love it! God Bless
I love this song--and I hope a lot saints can hear this and remember to love, not judge. And for the "sinner" to hear and see that we all start somewhere; don't worry bout "church folk." Come to God as you are and He will lead you the rest of the way, if you let Him.
Why do we as Christians always judge those who live "wasted" or "rotten" lives? Jesus sat and ate with those people!!! I seriously get ticked off with a lotta Christians because they somehow they think they higher than nonbelievers. We haven't done anything as believers! We just simply accepted an unearned gift of eternal life and salvation from Jesus. We ain't no better than each other. STOP LOOKING DOWN ON OTHERS AND SHOW CHRIST-LIKE LOVE!! THAT'S WHY WE'RE STILL HERE! To show God's love to this world and to love - not judge
Anyone else out there feeling convicted after hearing this song. I bet it would be appreciated if we would "take some time to listen" when witnessing to others. So many hurt people out there need to be listened to before they will hear our message. Pray for them and for ourselves brothers and sisters.
almost 30,000 veiws on the last video show love brothers and sisters
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@THE KINGDOM EXPERIENCE ✝️❤️
One of the best Reachrecord songs yet!
This beat is fire I could listen to this all day.
This song, just wow!! This song is amazing!
God can really work through people such as Derek Minor, Dee-1, and Lecrae.
What I do when I first listen to a new song, I look up the lyrics. I read them, understand the meaning and then I go about listening to the song!
All the Reach Record songs I have listened to mainly focus on how not to be a hypocritical Christian. And that's good.
The thing is, I have always been a Christian, but the type of Christian that just goes to church on Sunday. Then I started listening to artists such as Lecrae and I grew so much closer to God! Thank you Lecrae!
You not only helped me grow closer to God, you have helped me to grow as the person that God wants me to be. A REAL Christian.
Being a true Christian means having a relationship with Jesus Christ, not going to church on Sunday and dressing up all nice. I'm not saying to NOT wear nice clothes and NOT go to church. Just when you do it, do it with an open heart, not what people tell you!
Deep...just deep.
Yet another Banger!!! Calling out the lames who judge the fallen, thank you Mr. Minor, D1, and Crae! Listen to the lyrics brethren, pay attention to what goes on in the lives perishing in your hood or burb or palace...doesn't matter, where you're at or from...all of our hearts are tainted with sin...God saved us ALL...judge not, lest Ye be judged...
fr though, i used to think that all christian music was boring and the kinda shit that my mom would listen to; but this music got me changing the way i think.
This really is a MIND BLOWING song.. I love it
A hard song to listen to as a christian but its the truth. Just an FYI, this is a song about how some non Christians view Christians, this isn't the view of the rappers trying to justify anything. I believe the life of a christian is to be lived out not be all talk. Sometimes, people just need someone to listen to them and understand them. Its our job to tell them about Christ in a LOVING way, its God job to transform their heart. Strengthen each other and don't cut down or judge. Sounds simple but its often very hard. Especially for the Christian community that is afraid of the hood.
agreed
Man...perspective shift. Love it!
this song, if you a Christian, listen up, read the lyrics, of you ain't, listen up, read the lyrics, ain't about judging, most forget to love, they wana throw you.under and judge, how about you love first, help up, lead to the cross, brush up, clean up, and correct, because its true, and only god can judge, tho he may judge through his people at times.
i struggle too but i'm realizing we'll never fully understand grace becuz it's beyond our comprehension and it's there regardless. that's what makes God's love so amazing i think. i also struggle with sharing my faith and not feeling like God is with me. We can't base our faith on finicky feelings & resting in his consistency is something we have to learn. it's ok to feel this way. remember- lean not on your own understanding. Holiness is something we must strive for daily through the spirit.
Hope we listen more and judge less. Help us pls Lord...
This song should be played out on every church out there looking down on some of us, We all equal before God mayne!
Dee-1's verse was fire!!!
this song.. it helped me a lot today.. made me realize how much i take my life for granted.. God works in the most amazing ways!
Man that opening verse by DM is so deep!
wow this song is on fire. great job D. Minor
For all those who dont understand the testamonies are speaking the ones rapping "mr Minor" "Mr Dee1" Mr Lecrae" in case your offended that theyre talking bout you... lol If you are offended then put your foolish pride aside and look at yourself in the mirror cuz every Christian could listen alot more than preaching damnation on someone they have no clue about. God didnt send you to analyze he sent you to evangalize!
Actually, we are called to do both....
Konami702 can you link me a Bible verse? I don't think I've ever heard of one, but I'd be glad to be proven wrong :)
Cody Burke The Bible does say for us to 'judge' each other, but in love and without bias; most people are incapable of judging each other correctly. Matthew 7:1-5 "Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."
ProudofJesus I see. Thanks :)
ProudofJesus correct me if im wrong but i view judging as pointing out someone w/o owning up to ur own, and expecting that person to change to ur way of thinking, the correct way is to share the Truth in Love & be willing to point that toward the Solution which is Christ
This is a good reminder of what we're supposed to do as christians and not do. Man, thanks for letting God you to preach through a song!!
God is the way the truth and the light, but sometimes we need that relationship with god to have a real self be said or seen.
Change is a process faith is a journey Unconditional is the test.... Christian is our identity...... you've been on quite a journey Lecrae i cant help but feel the change in your music since rehab somethings missing the message has changed the direction has changed i know that one thing that consistent is the love of god no mater how far we wonder from the flock he always pulls us back no mater how we try to resist
Love the song but I really would like to hear Mr. Christians response. I am a big fan of God's word being preached through song. I know god spent his time among the sinners in his earthly ministry and that he said that we shouldn't judge people, however we as Christians can judge an action to be either good or evil. I think a whole lot of the mainstream "Christians" think that avoiding those who live in the world of a sinner is a good practice. You cannot be infected by evil if you truly love god and we should all hope to have our feet be those beautiful feet which are dirty from walking the path of our savior. Dirt doesn't always mean sinful but it is also the trademark of a hardworking person. If we lose our selves in the work of the lord our feet may be dirty but they will be beautiful.
In this song they asked you to listen. It seems like you got offended when you listened. I heard their pain in what they went through. You heard excuses. God help you. Jesus didn't need explanations because he already knew they why's. We do not know people backgrounds and we must show compassion which is understanding. Acknowledging what happened can help people heal. How are you going to say "I don't need to hear your excuse just repent and change" that mentality is exactly the reason this song is written.
So dope! The message is do dope! I pray many CHRISTIANS would catch this message. Love folk unconditionally! Love this!
both Derek and Lecrae are going to winter jam 2014 so they could sing this song together and that would make me the happiest person
in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been here dealing with the worst right now. wrestling with myself.. but God just lead me to this song and these lyrics are so real. I like all of the verses so I can't say which is the best.. This song is amazing.
I was wondering when Dee-1 was going to end up collaborating with Lecrae... glad he did 😁
This song give us the true definition of Christianity. Let's stop judging and LISTEN to bring the lost home!!!
All ima say is that layout is raw. I wish i knew who did that video I would pay them good money.
You cannot stop sinning but through Christ, you can lose the desire to sin even though we will sin at some point that is why we we need grace.
Dear, Mr Christian
God Bless you guys because I know that a lot of men and women need to hear this.
Dear Mr. sinner I can not help but see, That the action that you took was not caused by me. I'm sorry that you think That I came out here to Judge, but I really want to say that there's hope in God's Love. If I can help all you have to do is ask, because God said I should help you to try and get passed. All the temptations all the pain and the sorrow, Is going to help you get so much stronger tomorrow. When you give up all the things that cause you so much pain, you will finally know the Lord and be loved once again.
It's ok, I think?
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
"Dear Mr. sinner"? So you are not a sinner? You are a pure christian that never sin?
I am not. But I am forgiven because I made the choice to follow Christ. As Mr. Sinner is represented in this song it sounds as though he is making excuses for the way he lives by using his circumstances as an excuses. Even Peter the most beloved of Christ's apostles took responsibility for his sinful nature and that is the difference. He took responsibility for his actions. The minute you start placing blame for your sins on others is the time when you start leaning towards the path of the adversary. The truest form of repentance is when you: 1 recognize YOU have sinned, 2 You feel sorry for having committed that sin, 3 You promise God that you will never do it again and 4 You give up that sin to Christ. Then grace kicks in but grace only works when the person receiving it changes their heart and walks in Christ's ways. When you stumble and fall you get back up and you repent and move forward. Don't hold on to the past move forward in Christ. We as Christians do not save but we can facilitate bringing other sinners to Christ who can save but they have to take responsibility for their own sinful actions.
Our mission as Christians is to help those who don't recognize their sin and help them to understand they can be forgiven. Forgiveness can only come through repentance. So we do have resposibilty to go and do not sit and stew. Like Lecrae said in "Send Me" "I'll go" to teach (not preach) those who like me sin and I will show them the way to live forever through Christ.
I remember when I felt EXACTLY the way the last verse went. I got tired of people beating me up and I felt like all "church folk" were hypocrites. I wanted nothing to do with the church after the way I was treated. But it took God leading me to a church that loved me, were transparent and treated me like family.
From the other person's perspective, this is how MOST "Christians" sound like. MOST (not all) just blab about Christ, but don't DO anything to help. Like, for example, one can preach about love all they want; speaking about how God loves us and how He died for us. But, thing is, they didn't SHOW that love. So, this person looks at this Christian and thinks, "What a hypocrite! They say religion and God is the answer, but just look at how they act. They' be judging us by rubbing our sins in our faces!" That's the message I get out of it. Who was it? Who was it that said (and I quote): "Show everyone love; and if you absolutely need to, use words."? Not saying every Christian talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk, I'm just saying that that's probably what they were aiming at. Striving to compel us into thinking and acting and yearning to be like Jesus. 'Cause, honestly, I feel like some people think that if they pick up a Bible, learn a few verses, and do the right thing, that they automatically know God. In simplicity, read Matthew 7:21-23.
-HBofAS
preach
I love the songs that speak to the flaws of our humanity that hinders our effectiveness to be that light. I often wonder though what we can really do about it. We as Christians are humans and came from a sinful past as well. In my family God came in and introduced himself and then the family turned back to the world. I strive to walk with that awesome God anyway but I feel the world is trying to get us to cave and even though we realize our failure this doesn't present a solution, Great song.
Dear Mr. Christian
Its so easy to forget how far God has brought us.
Dear Mr. Christian,
I know your on a mission. I know you say the answer to my problem is religion. I know I'm supposed to change my way and stop sinning, but I'd appreciate if you take some time to listen.
Wow. I have been missing. This is to good to not comment.. good ish 😭💪⛪
There's a good point here, Jesus loves sinners and didn't come to judge - john 3:16,17. There is a lot of junk around even in churches, sad to admit, but what matters more is Jesus and what He did for us, to have life in Him. As long as there are people, there won't be perfection regardless of whose organization your apart of or not. That is, until Scripture is fulfilled. Peace, seek Jesus not religion.
well that's all they're doing in this song as judging others and the word religion just means to practice something I religiously brush my teeth and follow Christ the disciples use the word religion and the book of James that are not offended by it neither should we y'all some lames just following each other and not the Bible
This song still goes so hard... holy cow. These lyrics really pierce your heart.
ddaaaamn.
dark song.
Speechless, this song is AMAZING!!!!! 116! H.G.A!
I know all the words.
This song is hot. I'm feeling it. Praise God for Christian Rap!
dee 1!!!
Wow! Wow! And wow! Mannnnn! We need to be real as Christians and start listening and understanding folks. We need to show genuine love and not judge
BROTHERS and SISTERS in Christ...stop the bickering and focus on God, focus on His Son Jesus, stop allowing the enemy to work through you, stop allowing your sinful nature to take control, you have power over that...we're supposed to stick together, none of us are better than the other, so stop please; in God's word he says (I'm paraphrasing a bit): "How can you say you love me, but don't love your brother(neighbor) whom you see EVERY day, but you have never seen my face....(please think about this, God bless, Jesus' isn't coming back for a bickering bride, so stay focused...
#stayprayedup
Jesus he is coming back to rapture us! Look they already are making the mark of the beast, it's called the RFID chip and that's may be the whole worlds money currency and also you know the devil likes to put something good in something bad! What there gonna do is when someone doesn't follow there rules they will turn off your chip for a certain time so you can't buy nothing till then so peace will be everywhere around the world! You could believe everything you want, but I'm not here to judge you I'm here tellin you my proof bout this!
LAngeloG Llama how are you judging me?? you're cool, and I know about that too, they showed it on History Channel about almost all the Government's secrets...crazy?? I thought they were going to get in trouble about it...idk
Be blessed
What if we try to not let the sinful nature take control? What if we know what we are doing but anyways the temptation takes control
Jeni grizzafi u made a valid point that I think this song is trying to point out. We must learn to pick up the hurting and lost. We sometimes 4get the grace we were given and should remember that the lost need it also just like we still do. Not to put a guilt trip 4 christians but just a reminder fam. But those who will show this grace must also remember Gal.6:1, which says 2 pick 1 up but also consider yourself lest u also b tempted. So b prayed up brothers n sisters. Thanks Derek n all 116 fam
Dee-1 is cool
What I've tried to tell my fellow brothers but didn't know how to put it into words. This is spot-on. Thank you Derek Minor
Wow thats deep! I got GooseBumps(akaTheHolySpirit)
I absolutely love this song. It's a song that every Christian should listen to and live by!!
Dee needs to keep this same flow.
I interpreted this in so many different ways and not any of them were bad. Great song. Great message.