Etcetera Says: Nigerian Gospel Artistes Are Hypocrites

Date: 09-06-2014 12:18 pm (9 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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Singer turned writer, Etcetera, has taken a swipe on gospel artistes in Nigeria, saying they are not “Christ-like”. Etcetera, in his latest write up, said Nigerian gospel artistes are hypocrites.


Here is his write up;

Just like our Nigerian pastors, Nigerian gospel songs cannot lead you to Christ. Nigerian gospel songs are not spiritually uplifting. They are mostly about the things of the flesh, about riches and fame. The simple use of religious terms and phrases here and there is not enough to lead anyone to Christ. I dare you to go to any Nigerian gospel musician’s website and see if you will find a simple plan of salvation. You won’t.

Most of the songs being sold to the public as “Christian songs” are religious rubbish. Most of them are songs without the truth, ‘Church'ianity’ and not Christianity. Because most of the Nigerian gospel musicians are themselves not Christ-like. They carry as many babes as the worldly hip hop stars. Fornicate on Saturday night and minister to you in church on Sunday morning, tasking you to wave your handkerchief in the name of the lord.

Do not be deceived my brothers and sisters, God is no author of confusion. Most of the people who sing and produce these gospel songs are not living in Christ. Today in Nigeria, we hear of pastors and gospel artistes involved in sex scandals and visiting native doctors. You may argue that we should focus on the music and not the singer, forgetting that music generally is a very powerful force that has a way of breaking down barriers. And the same powerful force can be tainted with negative lyrics and ungodly lifestyle that can pierce through the hearts of the listeners and reshape their values.

Most of these gospel songs are written in a fashion that is strange to the principles of Christianity. Gospel singers and pastors are now covering themselves in glory. Dining with politicians who evidently display everything the Bible condemns. The Bible says in James 1:27 or 2 Peter 2:20, that the world taints and makes impure. So as a gospel artiste, God commands that you cannot live in sin like men of the world. You cannot live like the worldly musicians. If your music sounds worldly, seems worldly, and promoted like a worldly music, then it is not gospel. When you glorify anything other than God in your music, it is called idolatry. And you are giving Satan a great satisfaction.

Satan loves all the religious songs that don’t mention the truth of God’s word. So, beware brethren, all this wishy-washy, ear-tickling and worldly gospel songs won’t take you anywhere near Christ.

At this juncture, my brothers and sisters in the lord, I rest my case. Just like Apostle Paul says in Galatians 4:16: “I am therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth. So before you condemn me with your comments, remember the Bible says in 1st Chronicles 16:22, “Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” Amen.


Posted: at 9-06-2014 12:18 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- pauldinnie at 9-06-2014 01:15 PM (9 years ago)
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Preach on  Grin
Posted: at 9-06-2014 01:15 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Markvintus at 9-06-2014 01:17 PM (9 years ago)
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Big truth. Most Nigerian gospel singers r after money, how much will I come up with if I release this song without proper reaherser , the video will be sheat like (nonsense) in short , Nigeria is full of fraud.
Posted: at 9-06-2014 01:17 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- dynasty4all at 9-06-2014 01:58 PM (9 years ago)
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GOOD TALK.
Posted: at 9-06-2014 01:58 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- victormorgan at 9-06-2014 02:26 PM (9 years ago)
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Na the truth u talk. Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 9-06-2014 02:26 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- beneno at 9-06-2014 03:14 PM (9 years ago)
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warever  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes
Posted: at 9-06-2014 03:14 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- schmit at 9-06-2014 04:02 PM (9 years ago)
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Tell ur colleagues oooo
Posted: at 9-06-2014 04:02 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- osamabinladin at 9-06-2014 05:11 PM (9 years ago)
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On point !
Posted: at 9-06-2014 05:11 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- christianity at 9-06-2014 05:46 PM (9 years ago)
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u ar not far away from the truth,ndi ekwu ozo,eme ozo.
Posted: at 9-06-2014 05:46 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Amazing04 at 9-06-2014 06:10 PM (9 years ago)
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Tell them!  Psalm 4: 2 says: O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing?

Posted: at 9-06-2014 06:10 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- dareper at 9-06-2014 06:44 PM (9 years ago)
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This guy always says the truth. I love his song titled.. Ring the alarm
Posted: at 9-06-2014 06:44 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- cocoeni at 9-06-2014 09:33 PM (9 years ago)
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True talk
Posted: at 9-06-2014 09:33 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- queenbabe at 9-06-2014 10:13 PM (9 years ago)
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Ok
Posted: at 9-06-2014 10:13 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- levyz1 at 10-06-2014 08:11 AM (9 years ago)
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YOU ARE A VERY STUPID MAN, YOU DONT WANT PEOPLE TO CONDEM YOU , BUT YOU CONDEM OTHERS.
BY THE WAY , WHO MADE YOU JUDGE?
I SEE YOU AS A FAILED MUSICIAN WHO IS LOOKING FOR FAME
DO NOT DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU DO NOT WANT THEM TO DO TO YOU
Posted: at 10-06-2014 08:11 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- Joshuadon1 at 10-06-2014 04:50 PM (9 years ago)
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honestly wat u  said is the truth but  who really made u a judge..............mind ur own biz Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
Posted: at 10-06-2014 04:50 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- Livingmko at 11-06-2014 06:56 AM (9 years ago)
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Pls who is he?
Posted: at 11-06-2014 06:56 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- elchymo at 26-08-2015 10:34 PM (8 years ago)
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True talk
Posted: at 26-08-2015 10:34 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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