Danger of Idolizing ‘Christian Celebrities’ In the age of social media

The Danger of Idolizing ‘Christian Celebrities’ In the age of social media.

This celebrity culture that gives us the false belief that we can comment on people’s worth and lifestyle also puts these people on an unreachable pedestal of perfection. We have seen for decades the way celebrities come under scrutiny, on television and in the checkout line at the grocery store. We have begun to do this to our fellow Christians as well. With Christian leaders we not only judge their outfits, but their theology. We need to reconsider both why they are on a pedestal, and how we treat them while they are up there.

Philippians 4 (excerpts)

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. fffff