About Me Or God?
Who Am I Really Singing Praise To?
The purpose of this site is to provide an open discussion about Christian music and more specifically praise and worship music.
Our goal is to bring to the forefront the lyrics in the music we sing and hear, to show appreciation for the songs that bring glory to our God Almighty, and expose the songs that attempt to bring glory to us.
Our goal is to bring to the forefront the lyrics in the music we sing and hear, to show appreciation for the songs that bring glory to our God Almighty, and expose the songs that attempt to bring glory to us.
What is "Man-Centered"?
A man-centered theology looks at God and asks, "What's in it for me?", "What will I gain from a relationship with the holy, sovereign creator of the universe?", "How do I explain the things of God without reducing myself?".
Some evidences of a man-centered theology:
God wants me to be wealthy.
God wants me to be in good health--always.
God saved me because there was something in/about me "worth" saving.
God saved me because I "accepted" Him.
God owes me a life of ease and comfort.
If I follow a prescribed pattern or formula, God must grant me my wish/desire/demand.
I do not deserve to suffer.
I need (fill-in blank) in order to love God more.
I need (fill-in the blank) in order to serve God.
I must have certain elements available/practiced in order to "worship" God.
I want church/worship to be convenient.
I want church/worship to be entertaining.
I want church/worship to be "relevant".
I go to church because it makes me feel good.
I go to church because I like the music.
I go to church because I have friends there.
I go to church because my children like it.
I go to church because it "gets me through the week".
My God does not (fill-in the blank).
My God would never (fill-in the blank).
The list goes on, but you get the picture. Man-centered theology makes the fatal error of filtering God's Word through MAN's gird, rather than filtering man's thinking through the grid of God's Word! It's an understandable mistake.....we are fallen creatures.
However, those who have been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ must abandon their human understanding and strive to reconcile their will and understanding to that which has been revealed by God in His Word. THIS is why we need to and must study theology, so that we can understand and will embrace a God-centered theology!
Some evidences of a man-centered theology:
God wants me to be wealthy.
God wants me to be in good health--always.
God saved me because there was something in/about me "worth" saving.
God saved me because I "accepted" Him.
God owes me a life of ease and comfort.
If I follow a prescribed pattern or formula, God must grant me my wish/desire/demand.
I do not deserve to suffer.
I need (fill-in blank) in order to love God more.
I need (fill-in the blank) in order to serve God.
I must have certain elements available/practiced in order to "worship" God.
I want church/worship to be convenient.
I want church/worship to be entertaining.
I want church/worship to be "relevant".
I go to church because it makes me feel good.
I go to church because I like the music.
I go to church because I have friends there.
I go to church because my children like it.
I go to church because it "gets me through the week".
My God does not (fill-in the blank).
My God would never (fill-in the blank).
The list goes on, but you get the picture. Man-centered theology makes the fatal error of filtering God's Word through MAN's gird, rather than filtering man's thinking through the grid of God's Word! It's an understandable mistake.....we are fallen creatures.
However, those who have been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ must abandon their human understanding and strive to reconcile their will and understanding to that which has been revealed by God in His Word. THIS is why we need to and must study theology, so that we can understand and will embrace a God-centered theology!