Question, Need help

[Hobi]

Okay what if you had someone that wanted to promote you as a local artist/musician. You are a Christian and Worship leader at your church. This person wants to not put you on the Christian circuit but just promote you as a contemporary artist. The songs will be original and songs that could go both ways. You are playing mainly dinner shows but alcohol is served at those venues. Do you see this as a conflict?

 

[MMXII]

Hobi, I've selected a couple scriptures that I can think of that might shed some light on your question. I also want you to know that I'll pray for you to make a Godly decision, one that is His will for your life.

[BIBLE]Hebrews 12:28[/BIBLE]

[BIBLE]John 4:23[/BIBLE]

[BIBLE]Romans 12:1[/BIBLE]

 

[Hobi]

Not sure I understand. I have prayed about it. I felt like the Lord gave me this. "The well have no need for a physician". Plus Jesus didnt just hang out with the Christians all the time. But at the same time Im thinking maybe thats just what I want to hear, you know?
Im not saying ALL the dinner shows will have alchohol, just some of them.
I would like to hear your thoughts. Its okay to be honest with me. Thats what I want.

 

[MMXII]

I'll tell you as if it were me in this situation. I used to be a drunk, I don't think I was an alcoholic, just a drunk. Hung out at bars with "friends". Now I know I can't drink because I'm afraid that I'd go back to my old ways. Could God use me there...sure. Would he use me there...sure. Would I be a good witness at a bar...I don't think so. The reason I don't think so is because if one person saw me in a bar that knew me, what would they think? That Jan is in a bar...some kind of Christian she is. I don't want to be a stumbling block to anyone.

Don't know if that helped or not. I don't want to sound preachy because that's not what I am. I try to live my life so others see Jesus through me. I don't want to shove it down their throats because they aren't receptive that way.

 

[Hobi]

I see where you are coming from. These places will mostly be restaurants that do or do not sell liquor.(meaning some do and some dont) He told me he didnt want me in bars.

 

[Hobi]

Well I have to turn in for the evening. Thanks so much for sharing with me MMXII. I appreciate your honesty and candor, will definitely be praying about it some more. Pray for me. I will check back here tomorrow.

 

[JamieGraham]

Go, play and sing to your hearts desire. Be the Christian you are and show the way!!

What a great opportunity. You have the chance to let people know the word and to see how wonderful you are. Be a leader and GO! Just don't drink!!!

 

[JamieGraham]

As far as you being in a bar...I would make sure it was a nice place ...not a drunken fest...

If you have a drinking problem be careful if you think this will set you off. If there is any doubt do not open that door to teh devil again!

 

[Hobi]

Thanks for responding Jamie. Never had a drinking problem and dont drink now. Yes, its an opportunity, just want to make sure its from God.
Hope others will weigh in if they would like.