Celebrity Religion
Madonna's Kabbalah 07/27/2008
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: Celebrity Religion
There is a spiritual vacuum that exists in the hearts of all human beings. The great theologian, Augustine, affirmed this when he said, "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you." I hope none of us will be deceived in embracing teachings which are in direct conflicts with the Bible. At the same time, we should be mindful of the ministry of influence God has entrusted to us. We might not have the same influence as Oprah, Tom Cruise, or Madonna, but I’m sure we can influence someone to Jesus Christ. People are spiritually seeking today. If we fail to be an influence for Jesus, many of the people around us, our loved ones and friends, can fall into these false teachings.
Tom Cruise's Scientology 07/20/2008
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: Celebrity Religion
The Bible has never failed to provide warnings concerning the spiritual conditions of people prior to the second coming of the Lord Jesus. The apostle Paul had impressed to the young pastor Timothy how he needs to be faithful in teaching and preaching the Word because a time is coming when people would rather listen to myths or fables, rather than listen to sound doctrines. If we know the truth in Christ, I pray that we will have the same passion and zeal that Tom Cruise demonstrate, though what he believes contradict the Bible. Let’s all continue to pray that God will use us to influence other people to Jesus Christ. Let’s even pray that celebrities like Tom Cruise will come to know Jesus and would be used to draw people to Jesus Christ.
Opraha's New Religion 07/06/2008
Rev. Jerry Lepasana
Categories: Celebrity Religion
Celebrities are the fascinations of so many people today in our society. Magazines and tabloids about celebrities are selling millions of copies every week, and major television networks like NBC and CBS are spending an hour every weeknight, Monday to Friday on shows like “Access Hollywood†or Entertainment Tonight†to highlight everything that is happening about their lives. Perhaps, this reveals the tendency of people to be attracted to fame, beauty, and glamorous lifestyle. The only way we can know God and have a relationship with Him is through the living Word. He has revealed the Father to us and everything about Jesus and His teachings are found in the Bible. The Bible clearly declares, without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). We should never be deceived, it’s by believing, not feeling. May God have mercy on Oprah that she will come to know Jesus and that she would not be an instrument in leading people astray.