Am I Lukewarm?

[@LecraeOfficial]

What does being "lukewarm" mean to you?

[@Fuzzball777]

One foot in the world and one foot in the path of God's people which is 100%opposite of the ways of the world. This guy is being deceived by his own lusts to be in the world but can't see because of spiritual blindness. I literally saw a vid with him opposing a street preacher preaching the gospel just like Jesus did when he told men things that made them leave Him! Watch out who you follow

[@personreanimation]

Being like you

[@Crangaso]

Lukewarm is defined in Revelation

[@lightningsamurai4134]

A person in a church doesn't follow Christ & seriously, you should stop paying attention to people in the comment section. Focus on living for Christ not people.

[@thatomofolo452]

Jesus fix it 🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️

[@tredeep333]

Lukewarm to me is where you know what our heavenly father is about but still do worldly things

[@WilliamsPinch]

Yep. Or knowing God and walking with no faith.

[@SD_Chosen]

Lukewarm to Me is Being unsure of your Faith, Especially when hit with life's struggles, Some tend to be unsure, Or Doubtful, When They don't see God Move when they Want, Not Hot Or Cold For Christ, But Lukewarm 🙏🏽☝🏽💯🕊❤️

[@3mmet122]

Amen.

[@Lynn-gb9zj]

So refreshing to hear all of this!!

[@Ultralined]

But what is lukewarm to God? That's the only definition would should care for in these end times. If your definition aligns with God's. Or should I say if Gods definition aligns with yours.

[@NHI_MINISTRIES]

I commend you for this level of transparency, vulnerability, and accountability! Praying for your continued growth! 🙏🏾

[@Canvas_James]

I recently went through a deconstruction myself, I was mad at God and wanted nothing to do with Jesus. But as much as I wanted to run away, He kept calling me back to Himself. Your vulnerability and authenticity has been so encouraging. Jesus has never abandoned me and His grace is sufficient, I never truly knew what that meant(only in theory) until now. I thought Jesus only loved me when I was walking "perfectly" and not sinning, which led to pride and self righteousness and eventually me burning out. He has humbled me, restored me, and has made me proud of who he has created me to be. So I just wanted to say thankyou Lecrae for allowing Jesus to use you.

[@KelzBernard]

Brother your story is very similar to mine. Self righteousness, burnout, crash, restoration, maturity

[@reaganragnes5818]

All of us if we are honest. Mine may look different but it still stinks.

[@BHayes-ze3kw]

TGBTG

[@frankjay8137]

Could have been anti christ spirit attacking you its real man. Experiencing right now

[@jonathanorona9167]

Very encouraging!

[@Marker1313]

You speaking up about the race issues in 2015 was the single biggest trigger for me to get more informed and challenge my held beliefs at the time. Given the environment I grew up in, I had no idea it was still so bad. I knew you were a man of God and I took it seriously. Because the Lord asks us to lift up the oppressed. Thank you for your bravery in speaking out, as it clear had a real cost for you to do so. For what it is worth, you doing so it changed a lot for me and challenged me to be a kinder, more empathetic man of God. I am so grateful for that chance you provided.

[@TownBaby503]

Let me guess… black people are discriminated against disproportionately and are set up to fail because they are behind the white man by 200 years of slavery?😂😂😂😂😂 victim mentality is what is holding everyone back fam wake up

[@dilyb05]

Lukewarm to me is knowing how to play the part of a good Christian while simultaneously enjoying and partaking in the customs of the world.

[@kaibaswrath]

In which he does.

[@ElyjahDavidJackson]

It’s about not enjoying the things of this world. When you hear people throw insults, or you accidentally curse or judge others. Is that something you enjoy? NO? Then pray for forgiveness and have faith. You’ll be forgiven. For Jesus knows your heart. If you did enjoy it still, and you knew the word, that’s lukewarm. I’m not lukewarm, but only because I know what’s wrong and I don’t enjoy it anymore, whether I accidentally out of habit do it or it happens to me. I’m confident in Jesus and his love for me, and I love him so much, that I’m willing to obey him. That’s faith.

[@joeyvlljs7931]

It's not up to us to define the Bible explains what lukewarm is. It's a false conversion. It's someone who is not a follower of Christ your not a Christian if your lukewarm that's why he will vomit you from his mouth. If your born again you live like Jesus you love God and love everyone. ​ Ezekiel 3:18 [18] When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. ‭Proverbs 9:10 NKJV‬ [10] “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. John 14:6-9. Jesus is the only way ‭‭[6] Jesus said to him, “ I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes into the father except through me ‭Romans 13:11-14 NKJV‬ [11] And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. [12] The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. [13] Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. [14] But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. 2nd Timothy 4:3 people with itching ears ‭‭[3] For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 1st Corinthians 6:9-11 ⚠️ for law breakers ‭‭‭‭[9] Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, 1st John 2:6. Being born again [6] Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did ‭‭1st John 2:9 False conversion [9] Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Galatians 2:16. Law is a mirror ‭‭[16] knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Colossians 2:8-10. Jesus God in flesh ‭‭[8] Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. [9] For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; [10] and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. ‭‭Colossians 1:15-18 NKJV‬‬ [15] He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. [16] For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. [17] And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. [18] And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. This country was based on Gods laws. God wrote them on our hearts people who have never heard of the bible know its wrong to lie cheat steal committ adultery. The Ten commandments are the moral law you and I broke the law. Anyone who breaks the law is required death and death by definition is eternal separation from God in Hell. But God made a way so you don't have to go to Hell He became flesh"Jesus" 100% God 100 % Man created a body in a virgin was born lived a life upholding all of his laws living a perfect life than he was beat tortured disfigured and hung on a cross taking the pain and mutilation we deserve for breaking his laws. So that if today you belive that he lived died rose again and took your punishment. He paid your fine. There has to be punishment for breaking God's laws he isn't going to sweep it under the rug and just forget about it he physically took your punishment took your place so you could take his place like if you lived a perfect life without breaking His Laws. True repentance isn't just being sorry for breaking his laws its turning from and living your best to not lie cheat steal committ adultery or kill/murderer Jesus said if you look at someone to lust after them your guilty of committing adultery in your heart. And if you hate someone your guilty of murder. That's why the Bible says we need to die to our flesh when we want to lust or lie or to hate someone for no real reason. Even if you have a good reason your supposed to love your enemies. And you never can if you don't love God first because of what he did to save you from HELL.

[@MosesHanma]

Wrong.

[@joeyvlljs7931]

@dilyb05 don't make up what you think Lukewarm means. Lecrea is dumb for even asking what does Lukewarm mean to you. It doesn't matter what we think it means the Bible is clear on what being Lukewarm is. If you don't know what it says your in danger of Hell. If you don't know how to become born again your going to Hell. 2nd Timothy 4:3 ‭‭[3] For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. Hosea 4:6 ‭‭[6] My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. ​ Ezekiel 3:18 [18] When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. ‭Proverbs 9:10 NKJV‬ [10] “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. John 14:6-9. Jesus is the only way ‭‭[6] Jesus said to him, “ I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes into the father except through me ‭Romans 13:11-14 NKJV‬ [11] And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. [12] The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. [13] Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. [14] But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. 2nd Timothy 4:3 people with itching ears ‭‭[3] For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 1st Corinthians 6:9-11 ⚠️ for law breakers ‭‭‭‭[9] Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, 1st John 2:6. Being born again [6] Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did ‭‭1st John 2:9 False conversion [9] Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Galatians 2:16. Law is a mirror ‭‭[16] knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Colossians 2:8-10. Jesus God in flesh ‭‭[8] Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. [9] For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; [10] and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. ‭‭Colossians 1:15-18 NKJV‬‬ [15] He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. [16] For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. [17] And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. [18] And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. This country was based on Gods laws. God wrote them on our hearts people who have never heard of the bible know its wrong to lie cheat steal committ adultery. The Ten commandments are the moral law you and I broke the law. Anyone who breaks the law is required death and death by definition is eternal separation from God in Hell. But God made a way so you don't have to go to Hell He became flesh"Jesus" 100% God 100 % Man created a body in a virgin was born lived a life upholding all of his laws living a perfect life than he was beat tortured disfigured and hung on a cross taking the pain and mutilation we deserve for breaking his laws. So that if today you belive that he lived died rose again and took your punishment. He paid your fine. There has to be punishment for breaking God's laws he isn't going to sweep it under the rug and just forget about it he physically took your punishment took your place so you could take his place like if you lived a perfect life without breaking His Laws. True repentance isn't just being sorry for breaking his laws its turning from and living your best to not lie cheat steal committ adultery or kill/murderer Jesus said if you look at someone to lust after them your guilty of committing adultery in your heart. And if you hate someone your guilty of murder. That's why the Bible says we need to die to our flesh when we want to lust or lie or to hate someone for no real reason. Even if you have a good reason your supposed to love your enemies. And you never can if you don't love God first because of what he did to save you from HELL.

[@BENJAMINONDENG-qi2mi]

Im from Africa man, i know you dont remember but you did a concert in Kenya in Africa one time, i wasnt saved that time but you rocked my concert seeing you rap, and guess what. I'm a believer now and saved jamming to your songs forever . KEEP GOING LECRAE ! WE LOVE YOU!

[@TheGreatCommission2.0]

Praise Jesus! Great testimony!! What year was that?

[@BENJAMINONDENG-qi2mi]

@@TheGreatCommission2.0 it was just this year , praise the Lord!

[@CayoticProphet]

God bless you! After He revealed Himself to me, I knew without a doubt, God was as real as the flesh we bare. Even the enemy knows this... If we could get everyone to comprehend this fact, no man would fear another, as every man would reverently fear God, and fear Him only. He loves us and doesn't want to punish us but "He chastises those He loves..." As my earthly father said, "This is going to hurt me, more than it hurts you." As humans, we aren't perfect. That's not what this is about... Sin by definition in Hebrew means to "miss the mark" or the bullseye of a dartboard. We will fall short and God is ready to forgives us. He is patient. It is those that are in direct opposition to God that He is most frustrated with, these people know who they are. So long as we are living, God can use us to expand His kingdom. Those that are counter productive to that becoming a reality, are those that should be the most concerned with the Final Destination of their soul.

[@BENJAMINONDENG-qi2mi]

@@TheGreatCommission2.0 it was this year 2024

[@bohlalemasimene2074]

Hallelujah 🙌🏿 🙌🏿 🙌🏿 🙌🏿

[@LightOfChrist73]

Thank you for your transparency and speaking out loud what so many of us hip hop loving Christians struggle with and go through on a daily basis. Keep being you bro!

[@karlinwilliamson9329]

People say workout your own salvation. But in their heart, they believe you have to work it out like them

[@Brendanrobinson171]

🎯

[@joyricherson4570]

And they also think that means work FOR your salvation which is incorrect

[@karlinwilliamson9329]

@@joyricherson4570 yes indeed! That's a big one too. And what Satan doesn't tell you about both, is he will wear you out in the background, with you trying to be self righteous

[@joyricherson4570]

@@karlinwilliamson9329 Absolutely!!

[@irrelevantideology9640]

With fear and trembling.

[@tryitbuyitmakeitsellit]

My children and I started watching your videos around 2010. I was so pleased to have some positive music for my kids to listen to. One of the first videos I saw was "Man Up." This was a message our community clearly needed to hear. It amazed me to see all of these young men of God-coming together-and spreading such a powerful message. Then I came across "Church Clothes," and I knew you weren't the cookie cutter Christian. I followed your career, and the more I learned about your life-the more I could see how genuine you are. Keep growing and continue to come into the man you were called to be. Our community is in a very dark place. God may have sent you to be the light, tailored to their needs. Let the people who don't understand your calling-fall off.

[@WilliamsPinch]

Wherever you are in your walk, I pray you are surrounded by people who are able to exhort you & pour into you as you pour out. Gifts can be burdensome, let grace suffice Lecrae.

[@BHayes-ze3kw]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@YolichM]

Your transparency was so refreshing and edifying to me in this time. Thank you so much for sharing yourself, with us.

[@BeautyUnraveled]

I found Christ around the time Rebel came out and followed your journey. My walk with Christ has been filled with highs and lows , deliverance and some very painful growth. Lots of failure. I don’t boast in my goodness because apart from Christ, I have none. I also felt myself drifting away through discouragement and also relate to the racial trauma you experienced. I read both of your books and found so much encouragement hearing you share your testimony. It is beautiful to see that despite how many times we get back in, the Holy Spirit will complete His work in you. I can tell you that I see the freedom in you and your transformation. Stay encouraged!!❤❤❤

[@jonesbrandonletsgo]

Lecrae. Romans 116 Unashamed. This brought me to Christ almost 20 years ago.

[@nathanaeljegunma9311]

This is a great message god bless you lecrae - I can tell from watching this that we haven’t always supported you as a body of believers and have let you down not showing you empathy when you have needed it. Glad you are still with us and I pray you continue to reach people and bring them to Christ. God bless 🙏

[@jennifergoebel2307]

We just saw you at winterjam Saturday in St. Louis. I have seen you before and ever time I have seen you, I have seen you bring people closer to God. Christians need to remember that every Christian fails ever day, it's the entire reason we need Jesus and the sacrifice he made for us. Continuing to pray for you.

[@8Phoenix8]

Thanks for all these man. It helps me get a better perspective in my Christian journey :)

[@kayleestembokas4765]

Im white and i come from an evangelical non denominational church. I resonated with everything you said. I unknowingly misplaced my trust in conservatism rather than Christ for a long time but Jesus revealed the truth to me. I’m sorry for any of the hurt you’ve experienced. Blessings on you and your family 🙏

[@nicksgottalent]

I just wanted to say as a black man, I admire you renewing your mindset and not being ruled by conservatism. I at one point prioritized my blackness over my relationship with Christ. Now I see my blackness in a more biblical light and while I still care about social issues affecting our communities, it's in a more biblical and less selfish way of going about it. Love you sis. God bless ❤️🙏🏾

[@kayleestembokas4765]

Really cool. I love what He is doing in the body of Christ. Love you too bro ❤

[@thewokebreaker]

?

[@Closersxouch]

Why did you mention you're white ?

[@Joyfullangelgirl-1]

​​@@Closersxouch what is so bad in saying that unless she wasn't it would have been racist It's like saying I am not Mexican wth when I am? 😅😂

[@JustPierreMusic]

I definitely remember when the 'lukewarm' rumors started. I never stopped praying for you, bro. 🙏🏽 While we have a ‘Lecrae’ to observe and learn the game from, you didn’t have a ‘Lecrae’. You navigated the industry in a way that hadn’t been done before. Were mistakes made? Yes . Was your humanity displayed? Yes. 👈🏽 This is where the body of Christ should’ve displayed GRACE. I don’t feel you were given the grace that we all desire for ourselves. But nonetheless, you’re my fav rap artist. I told my girl, 2 days ago, “I wouldn’t even be doing what I’m doing if Lecrae never answered the call of God on his life.” So thank you for inspiring a kid from Compton to spit these Jesus bars‼✝💪🏾 One love 🙏🏽💯

[@KanyekiKamawe]

It has to be exhausting living out your faith under a global microscope

[@BHayes-ze3kw]

😮‍💨

[@futuredr.7815]

Honestly no as long as you follow the word of God, he makes the hard things easy.

[@biblenoter]

​@@futuredr.7815man.... I disagree. As long as you have God it's worth it, BUT, that doesn't mean there isn't pain and hardship in it.

[@dylan6996]

​@@futuredr.7815Even if you follow the word, search up every christian influencer you know / exposed you'll find every last one of them except maybe the ones with a smaller following

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

Man FACTS. I bet the people barking in these comments would be on hush mode if their faith was on display for the world to see.

[@shellyt7173]

Thank you for taking time to do this. So honest, so genuine, and without any self-aggrandizing. I’m grateful for your journey and that you’re still running toward the prize. He’s worthy!

[@davidlampmanmusic]

Phenomenal! You didn't have to explain yourself, but you did and did it well. I can relate to many of the stages you went through having to do with finding yourself. You and I also both share the same passion to reach people for Christ where they are, and to not just exude the theoretics at the expense of relationships.

[@ccc-e1f]

Your authentic and honest nature is such a great example for the rest of us ❤ God bless you and your family

[@castelabraham4027]

Most will never understand the immense difficulty in finding yourself under public scrutiny. Yes I’ve been disappointed by some of your decisions but I’ve been mostly positively impacted by your life and music. Keep growing ❤

[@dvdaltizer]

This is so refreshing and enlightening. It's a blessing to have so much footage to react to and look back on to see how much you've matured in your faith!

[@stefanc9859]

Thank you for sharing your faith with me through your life Lecrae.

[@LecraeOfficial]

Always!

[@FearGodAllMighty222]

Lecrae, I’m Liliana from Sacramento and first time I listen to a song of yours was back in 2019. Times were really bad back then, I can say I was saved by God, my faith has always been really strong. And I to love the Lord. So, I searched for you and so glad for you to have a podcast where I can listen and learn. Thank you 🙏🏽 you’re music I relate too. God Bless you 😢I needed this and God bless the lady who allowed me to listen to your song “Cry for you” in her car one night… one of my favorites!!! I just wanted to stop and comment you may or may not see this but please keep doing what you do and spreading the love for Jesus!!! Thank you, everyone have a blessed day ! 🙏🏽☺️

[@RepeatAfterMe-IAM-sirekawg]

This is so real. When you are entering a space that seems uncharted, the struggle is real. To be a fisher of men without pleasing man is not easy 😢 Especially when in our minds we love the Lord God so much.

[@ceecee99]

Lecrae you have said happy birthday and gave words of encouragement to my son “Kevin aka KJ” and my husband Kevin. Your words in those videos encouraged them so much and your music has helped my husband turn to Jesus Christ. My son still loves yours truly “come and get me” and my husband becomes so emotional and blessed by “deconstruction.” I'm thankful for your humanity and humility. I will definitely keep you in my prayers and I know your music will continue to point others to Christ. Love you in Christ my brother!

[@rachelphillips2995]

Knowing you are called but running from your calling is Lukewarm to me a battle I am facing

[@CandaceOekawa]

This right here. Waow

[@rejoiceonYouTube]

Mhm! I feel that

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

But like jonah had to find out.. how did that work out for him? You can’t run from God.. trust me I tried

[@timothybradley1322]

Look warm is when your trying to like a double life. Go to the club on Friday in church on Sunday morning, making secular music but then trying to tell people bout Jesus. You can’t serve two masters

[@elianaisrael3898]

Same

[@davidmikesell7867]

God bless you Lecrae! What a blessing to hear your insights around your career. I remember each of those moments over the years. I have been proud to be a fan and prayer partner in your ministry. You are not alone!

[@SkyBlew]

*I needed to hear this at this very moment in time...* Thank you for the inspiration 😊🙏🏾💎✨🩵✌🏾🎨⛅

[@sidneyhines4691]

Lacrae, I just wanted to say that I have been a fan for a long time since (when the music stops), I really appreciate u sharing your world, your thoughts, and open honesty! Bru, I really honor and appreciate u more than ever after listening to your KZbin talks for about 25 episodes. Keep up the work! Very impactful!

[@essjayjaxyn6346]

Lukewarm: refusing to stand on GODs truth, when knowing the truth! Not hot not cold,….

[@nostalgianotes-]

Correct. Like Lecrae has done repeatedly. He is undoubtedly lukewarm.

[@Shakiahjprod]

​@@nostalgianotes- For being so certain of that you figure you'd listen to his heart and what he says instead of thinking you have it all figured out

[@nostalgianotes-]

@@Shakiahjprod I will absolutely listen to his heart. Do you think that changes scripture? Do you think it excuses not adhering to it?

[@nostalgianotes-]

@@Shakiahjprod Unless in his heart he recognizes that he doesn’t get to make excuses to not preach the word of God every time he comes face to face with a hard question. He should not be supporting abortion the murder of God’s children that he knew before we were born. He should not be performing for & supporting democrats. He should not be making “grace & space” for Lil Nas X. He should be clear what the bible actually says when asked about it, not his worldy lukewarm opinion.

[@nostalgianotes-]

@@Shakiahjprod You won’t be able to respond to me with an honest heart bcuz you are likely lukewarm yourself.

[@leejimerson7582]

This blessed me Crae! It’s also dope to reminisce on these moments along your journey as an artist! I’ve been listening since my freshman year of college in 2014. A friend (white guy😂) of mine in a Christian ministry on my campus asked me if I’ve ever heard of CHH and put me on to you. Forever changed my life. A sermon and a small group can only go so far… but music came with me everywhere. I listened to you on my way to class, at night, at the gym, in the car, in places where we were surrounded by sin! I put my friends on to your music! If it wasn’t for your music and the community of other artist you lead at that time, I’m not sure I’d be where I’m at today. THANK YOU🙏🏾

[@AmbiguousAnthony]

Thanks Lecrae for sharing your journey. I love your story and how human it is. This gives me more context to the ‘only human’ track.

[@LecraeOfficial]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@brandonadams3228]

Lecrae, I am so refreshed from your transparency. You’re a bold man even though you’ve struggled internally. When I was 17-18(2012), I asked God to connect me to you spiritually so that I can be aware of what you’re going through to properly keep you uplifted in prayer. In those times, I’ve listened to people tell me that you were no good and have turned your back on God. Just last year, my wife attended your concert in FL and she had me on FaceTime and as soon as you saw me, you made a joke saying “what prison they got you in bro!?” lol hearing what you’ve been going through from this video now, I’m very shocked that you were still able to be yourself and be the man that you are even through your backlash seasons and internal struggles. You were still able to laugh, joke and be authentic. I will continue praying for you my brother. Your transparency really refreshed my spirit and I truly do thank God for you being a major leader in our entire society. I understand you. God Bless you and your family ❤

[@orangeslices990]

Lacrae , I’ve been going deeper in my walk with Christ. Sleepless nights, including, this one, is part of it. The deep end with Lacrae, I have been watching for weeks. To me, you are like a big brother that I always wanted. Thank you for your transparency and thank you for being on the platform where you are letting God use you. Be blessed, my brother. ❤

[@thelifeuchoose]

I was brought to your channel by your latest video with Richard. Im going through all your videos. They truly are blessing me! Thank you for your transparency!

[@heyitsfrancis6892]

I just wanted to say Thank-you for giving us your time.

[@fredwardscissorhandz]

Man I appreciate the transparency and honesty to make a video like this. Lately I’ve been reflecting on myself about this very thing

[@TylerJMusic]

Related to this whole video so much bro, can't wait to link up with you one day on or off camera. Keep going!

[@sierrasmith8753]

Hearing your experience has been very comforting to me in my own faith journey. As a white female who works a run of the mill job I cannot relate to everything you said but am so grateful to hear your experience and the impact people have had on your in your life so that I can continue to better understand what those of you in Black/African American communities are going through. There is also so much of your faith journey that I can deeply empathize with and relate to. I was looking to be loved and went looking in the church. I went to a seminary college. I can relate when you say you were trying to find yourself but it wasn't authentic. There was so many times I found myself shouting "yes!" During this. I also cannot imagine going through those parts of my life publicly in front of millions of people. Your strength in Christ shows. I'm very thankful for your faith and you sharing your story. This was very comforting and helpful to me.

[@sistercee5389]

Loving this podcast and your transparency. We need a lot more of this today. Keep it up!

[@katz64]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your music has been a blessing in my life. I’m grateful for you! May God bless you and your family!

[@MegsIsBeyondBeauty]

So proud of you! Keep going. I can't stop crying, I can't believe that guy told that man to un-alive himself. I pray for both of their souls. It's heartbreaking

[@nicofernandez4847]

Thank you for this. God is with you!

[@jrra13]

Lord, protect this brother. Thanks for being vulnerable and actually processing these valid complaints.

[@thepositivepregnancyjourne2462]

Amen!

[@justcrypin1042]

scammer

[@zaywackem]

@@justcrypin1042 what?

[@Joyfullangelgirl-1]

​@@justcrypin1042 stop judging people you don't know God didn't tell us to say that toward others who don't know or understand Jesus?

[@justcrypin1042]

@@Joyfullangelgirl-1 there was never a Palestine when Jesus lived! so he is a Woke guy!

[@anonymousdogg1559]

Dude, Lecrae this is a tough thing to do. Looking at a mirror of yourself but showing it online. Man I give you credit for that. Honestly this is really good. I’m praying for you and this is really important for all us Christian’s to do and take part in. Breaking down the deep side, the side no one sees and talking to God about it, really working it out with him.

[@nuriaash]

Come judgement day, each and every single person will stand alone, and answer for their life ALONE. No excuses, no blaming anyone, no ifs, ands or buts. You, in front of your Maker, Elohim. Laid bare and raw. Nobody can or will have a say. Why in the world do we concern ourselves with other ppl's judgement on earth when everyone has their own opinion? God is the only one who will truly know whether anyone has been lukewarm, hot or cold. No man can know another, only God knows His children. Let's rather concentrate on our personal relationships with Jesus Christ, while we continuously ask for grace to stay in His Word, so we can live like He did, especially in these crazy times.

[@worshipwondernwarfare]

YES! someone finally said this. people are hell bent on poking holes in everything

[@candrawilliams6825]

Thank you I was attacked yesterday and someone came off haughty like " you are not saved". Like how can you tell if someone is or not that's crazy to me.

[@B1dadawn]

This is it right here.

[@nuriaash]

@@candrawilliams6825 I've learned to just breathe sweetie...there are ppl who believe the world came to be because there was nothing, and then a bang and hey presto!here we all are magically...let them believe what they want to...we can only pray for patience and compassion to pray for them and keep it moving❤️

[@candrawilliams6825]

@@nuriaash thank you so much

[@brendaperry1313]

The opening dialogue was great. I applaud the transparency you presented in this video. A lot of us have struggled in the same ways. Thank you. Great message!

[@juliasquier3894]

When i became a Christian I gave up hip-hop, not just hip-hop I actually burned all my vinyl collection, cd's and books i knew contributed to my mindset that led me from God. When I found your music wayy back to After the music stops, it was, ohhh this is amazing. My husband came home to me getting "crunk" praising God with my body, mind, spirit😂. Thank you. I have experienced losing that "on fire" place. It's REALLY tough, self-doubt, all doubts creep in. It's exactly when Satan attacks. Then people abandon you...feels lonely. But God never leaves us. Thank you for being real, i pray you drsw near to God and find that love and acceptance in His open arms. We all need to repent....daily. Most of us not publicly though.

[@pixelfan4354]

I listen to Bible Rap by Bryson, Tyson James and Chris Chris (Who Yo God Is?) all the time! :-)

[@AlexandriaDarby]

Always good to take a look at ourselves and correct what needs to be corrected brother

[@derekmaffett8099]

Lecrae you must know I have always felt your authenticity! That's why I connected to your music. And as you grew and wrestled through pain and uncomfortable topics, and theological intricacies or "nuances" 😊 I've heard you and seen you and resonated with you. And without a doubt I KNOW you love Jesus! And that's been my experience. I'm forever grateful for you walking through all of this out loud. Thank you

[@BENJAMINONDENG-qi2mi]

I relate to you so much also as a saved christian in a land where nobody believes in Jesus in Africa , my nation kenya in it got so many gods so being a christian does make us targets to be condemned but like your song said once in battle song we gotta keep the good fight , man i believe in you

[@juliasquier3894]

Sorry but I thought Kenya was a Christian nation, but what gods? My daughter dad was Kenyan.

[@BENJAMINONDENG-qi2mi]

@@juliasquier3894 it is a christian nation but its an islamic nation too

[@BENJAMINONDENG-qi2mi]

@@juliasquier3894 its mixed with Islam & christian , at least for mine i come from a islamic background

[@BENJAMINONDENG-qi2mi]

@@juliasquier3894 but yes christianity is most in kenya , us muslims & hindus are the few ones who worship other gods but like i said im saved so im no longer muslim

[@BENJAMINONDENG-qi2mi]

@@juliasquier3894 otherwise thanks man for your support , we in this together & will spread the good news to everyone so they also get a chance to hear the truth , we must harvest many souls for Christ till nobody's behind once our messiah returns to take us home.

[@estherberry2135]

Thank you for making this video I am 63 years old and just now hearing an answer I have been seeking for over 20 years. Praying without ceasing for you and yours always. Psalm 91

[@bongekas4726]

Mahn. Brother Crae, you do not miss with these episodes. I'm appreciative of who God continues to mould you into, including your generosity in sharing on your platform. God bless

[@LecraeOfficial]

Thanks for listening

[@scipherfilter5913]

@@LecraeOfficial If others call you lukewarm, does it produce a sense of conviction in you or is making a video on it as far as you'll go with it? For how can you claim to be a follower of Christ but yet be so conformable to this world?

[@nathansmith615]

Thank you big brother, for your authenticity and transparency! I’ve followed you and been in your corner since 2004! Please be encouraged as you have encouraged me in a major way, through out my entire walk as a Christian!

[@wtfavor]

I appreciate your honesty Lecrae, what you’re doing with this channel is GOOD. I see your heart. You work extremely hard to be vulnerable and it’s evident in your music. The Holy Spirit is using your testimonies to transform lives and I’m a testament of this. Thank you for your obedience, May our Heavenly Father continue to strengthen you in faith and keep you from stumbling❤

[@noahsieghman534]

Man, I've really loved seeing your growth over the years. I love the transparency that you display. I'm still in that process of learning who I am and accepting the truth of who I am in God so hearing your process of growth like this is really helpful and inspiring. Love you man, thanks for your transparency!!

[@KileyM-cf5jl]

"I'm a rapper who loves Jesus " I ❤ that statement. 😁🥳

[@VictoriaLorraineJones]

I have so much more respect for you after watching this! I laughed, understood, and listened to you. Thank you for being transparent

[@DivinelyGuidedCourt]

Catholic, and I can relate & appreciate you’re transparency. Growth! Keep going UP ❤💪🏾

[@underdawg2323]

I LOVED this!!! It’s SO IMPORTANT to give people a chance to speak for themselves before judging or criticizing them. We are likely to make unfair judgements when we don’t have all the information. This video was such a blessing on many levels

[@tracykozyra]

That was beautiful. My favorite part was, "Am I lukewarm? Nah. I'm on 🔥🔥🔥." Great vid, Lecrae.

[@alfonso_barajas]

Super encouraged by this. I appreciate the vulnerability and honesty. Thank you, Lecrae.

[@shapingtheculturepodcast4999]

Man! So good! You don't owe us an explanation, thank you for processing with us.

[@stephaniegautier17]

You didn’t need to explain yourself, but I love that you did in a way because i see it from a different perspective. I’m proud of you! And I see God in you. Keep going.

[@courtneyhill6410]

Great video and well spoken… thank you for this 🙏🏽

[@chelseafailla9887]

The authenticity is a GIFT. So thankful for it. We're similar in our personalities/preferences for building relationships and ministering in that way. Thanks, as always, for sharing

[@DivineManifestationofGod]

Lecrae you are one of the best rappers in the world!! Lyrics are crazy!!!! But at times in does seem as if you’re lukewarm… I pray that God continues to bring out the best in you!!! We all have to tell God how we steward the gifts and time he gave us

[@pixelfan4354]

Bryson Grayed called him out for being lukewarm.

[@marlonmitchell1143]

My Brother Pac says Only God can Judge Me, applies to You on the Spiritual path you are on. No One Else has the testimony given to You so this confession is helping me on a similar journey. God is moving me to a like status and No outside voices can tell me How I love the Word and How to Live the Life he bestowed upon me the day I fell down and repented. Keep Doing the Work God has positioned you to be. Been watching you since the early days with the Cross Movement. Keep Traveling Light-Shalom Renazance'

[@em4steam896]

Casting Crowns has a great song "If we are the body!" Where if the church is the body of Christ. Then we need to act like Christ and not pick and choose who should come to Christ! Only God knows the heart of everyone! We need to be more like Jesus! Love your music ! Keep being you ! Love these videos! God bless!

[@OnlyMichaelSparrow]

Seen you at Winter Jam few weeks ago in St Louis! The youth kids were overjoyed to hear you. Appreciate you sharing this !

[@irep_ent]

⁠a person that doesn’t stand against sin and the world. A person that loves the world. A person that’s friends with the world. Duality fraternities

[@chateaux-capristovall2048]

Wow. I needed this. I struggle with confidence, identity, and rejection. Thank you so much. At this point it’s cliche to say “just be you.” And yet so many people just don’t know how to do that.

[@KileyM-cf5jl]

Thank you so much for your honesty and vulnerability and being open to discussion. 💕👏🏾✝️🤩❤️‍🔥🔥💯 I always like hearing your perspective. Thanks brother Lecrae.

[@DrPatriceBerry]

Thank you for sharing your journey and your story! I remember seeing you minister at KAA camps back in 2003 and 2004. Wishing you and your family the best!

[@dariahannah8890]

Keep doing you Lecrae Keep speaking your true🙌🙌

[@Jvaldes609]

I’m one of those fans that grew up with your music and appreciate this podcast. I can relate with much of your story.

[@ashleejohnson4945]

I honestly think John Piper would still love you Lecrae. He seems like one of the genuine ones.

[@dmitrilevchenkov]

Appreciate you sharing man, very courageous to do, but important things for many of us who listen to understand

[@yeppers1146]

EXACTLY! The "Christian" Haters NEED to see this one lol

[@DFourG]

Humbling. I appreciate the authenticity that so many people miss. We have no idea of what it is like to be in your shoes. Thank you for this video. I love it.

[@StDoedy19]

Man ahk, the struggle be real, I don't think people really understand especially when there are voices who can rebuke your truth with compassion. John Givez is one of my favs, he's what i call luke warm

[@Bigblessed]

I think this is a great conversation and that every person walking their faith out in real time is going through. I believe that a lot of people who have been walking this path get caught believing they are becoming lukewarm because that’s what people see because you don’t seem to have that same fire as you did when you first start. But the reality of the situation is that fire is being honed to have consistency and to deeply connect to people in an authentic way that truly reveals the fruits of the spirit, love and grace of God and what it looks like while we are running this marathon called life. It seems like some ministries want numbers instead of quality interactions That make a lasting effect in a persons life. A moment where all they see is Gods Holy Spirit loving hem and revealing to hem what God wants them to know at that moment and it will be with them for the rest of their life. Real time authentic ministry! Thank you for having this conversation!

[@CLINTONJOHNSONIII]

Ive been called lukewarm and told, "God will spew you out of His mouth!". This was from a church secretary because i sang a song i wrote in church at a funeral for my brother's best friend that died in a motorcycle accident. I said "Damn" and "hell" in church. Should I have used that language? Looking back, nah. Should that church secretary have said that to me at the funeral? Nah. There's a time and a place and that wasn't it. That could have been a great opportunity for the gospel to be presented (which it was during the funeral), but that was a great opportunity to put a bad taste of "Christian" in the mouths of all the unbelievers that were at the funeral. We gotta "be" the church. We gotta practice what we preach. Thanks for being real Lecrae. Keep up the great work 💯🔥🕊

[@CLINTONJOHNSONIII]

@livesimply-777 While ministering AT A FUNERAL to a family that just lost a son, brother, cousin, and best friend = wrong time. Especially when we're trying to show the love of Christ while grieving at the same time.

[@annehunt787]

@livesimply-777people don’t care what you know until they know that you care.

[@Joyfullangelgirl-1]

​@@annehunt787 facts we all have fallen short and we all have failed in life also have sinned in some way we are all family here brothers and sisters in christ?

[@votymusic]

I love you man, the transparency aspect about you is what I've always loved, I pray God strengthens you and keeps you on fire

[@JMacGospelEvangelism]

Tremendous articulation of your growth in Christ my brother. I believe the majority of us who believe have seasons where we just are missing the mark, and not representing Christ like we should. The fact that you worked through all this in such a public and highly visible platform, yet still worked through the difficult heart issues and are still standing for Jesus and understanding His will and purposes (and carrying them out) is a testimony to the keeping/sustaining power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Props my man!

[@yngclothing]

Growth? More like Regression/ deception

[@DeadCool6014]

Prayers are going up for you from my camp brother. Stay strong in your faith and beware the enemy that we cannot defeat without the father's help. "Doubt is not a thing of God, if you feel doubt, then go to him in prayer. Dive into his word so you are ready for him when he calls. Much love brother.

[@RebuttalThattt]

You're NOT lukewarm! I love you Lecrae! May Yaweh continue to grant you peace, in Yeshua's name! Keep going! The world may not show you grace...but I will. There are so many people that attack and condemn you on the internet. They rather embarrass you in public, instead of praying for you in private. They swear that God is pleased with that...but He's not. They never rebuke you IN LOVE, like the Bible says that we should do. Its sad. Us as Believers gotta do better. Lecrae, you are imperfect like we ALL are. You are my bro in Christ...and I refuse to show you hate! We ALL mess up...that's why we NEED Jesus! Yes we should call out sin...but there's a correct way to do it...and on the internet is NOT the right way! Once again...I love you bro! I relate to you in so many ways fam! Please don't stop being vulnerable and transparent! We need more of that in the body of Christ! So many Christians struggle in private, then pretend like they are perfect in public! You're awesome Lecrae! Shalom, my bro! Blessings!

[@lisasweeney6509]

FACTS

[@fletchertdf]

Agreed. Jesus was the only perfect one. The holy one. I’m hoping in His mercy

[@nostalgianotes-]

How isn’t he lukewarm if he won’t stand on the scripture? He folds. On abortion. On Lil Nas X & LGB issues. There is no question Lecrae is lukewarm wake up. That’s why he’s making a video right now seeking validation for what he knows is true. He is the definition of a LUKEWARM progressive Christian.

[@nostalgianotes-]

Of course Lecrae is lukewarm. That’s why he’s making this video seeking your validation for what he knows is true. He does not stand firm in God’s truth he repeatedly folds. On abortion, on Lil Nas X & wickedness. He performs for & supports democrats. Lecrae is the definition of a lukewarm Christian.

[@nostalgianotes-]

Yea it couldn’t be more obvious that Lecrae is lukewarm like many ppl in this comment section making excuses for him. If you choose the world>God like he does & support people & ideas that go against God you are lukewarm. He does not stand firm in God’s word he folds on abortion & LGB issues etc. He performs for & supports anti-Christian democrats. Stop lying to yourselves he is the definition of a lukewarm Christian.

[@Artyrofire]

I’m so happy that you finally talking bout this , because I’ve always had questions about all of these so thank you for your vulnerability bro

[@buckeymusic988]

12 minutes in, tear in my eyes. All I can say is “yep!” I grew up in a black community and got saved in a white community. Y’all really don’t know what it’s like for us out here

[@jennyk.2690]

I love you, brother. Can't wait to meet you in eternity. You and Lecrae.

[@johntakingover4120]

I was on the fence about Lecrae for a while, but this clears it all up. Thank you for starting a podcast. There’s a lot of clarity that I feel like a lot of people need it including myself, but this was a great video. I watched from beginning to end you are a big inspiration for me growing upand even to this day, God bless

[@mairasalas8863]

A lot of us Christians can really relate

[@CorthosPryme911]

Lecrae.. man your music has resonated with me for years and you have put into words things I was feeling with dealing with my walk with Christ. God has used you to help me grow and I thank you sir. Be blessed & stay you

[@teamhollar2809]

Man thanks for coming out and being real!! We love you bro

[@ambergracemarquez1198]

Thank You! Thank you for being real and for explaining what you were going through when you were going through all of the different periods in your life. Thank you for being vulnerable.I think it's important that everyone sees that you're a human. It doesn't matter the color of your skin. You're part of the human race. You'll make mistakes. You'll fall down, but in the end, if your heart is in the right place. God's got your back. Thank you for sharing this piece of reality with all of us. I think it's something the more people need to hear, understand and be reminded of. Blessings to you! 🙏

[@Luangori]

If you exalt yourself you will be humbled...we must diminish and Jesus increase...I feel like that is what's happening...you're focusing too much on you and the things of this world...that's why God exalted you and lifted you back then because you exalted him above you openly with no shame and didnt focus on the cares if this world...I speak this to myself aswell because I struggle with this aswell...pride is something we all struggle with..especially when youre well known....read the word and study everywhere it speaks about humility and pride that will help you...God bless you and your family and may God bless you with supernatural amounts of wisdom and understanding...and music has to be completely humble...because remember out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks...and there are power in words...start explicitly spreading the Gosple in your music and don't focus on you and Fame...it's time to really go hard for the Kingdom...no time to be watered down and lukewarm...may your music be filled with Holy spirit Fire and the Word of God...because that Is what builds faith....and that also goes to everybody in 116...Jesus is the way the truth and the life no one comes to the father but through him...focus less on the troubles and things happening in this world and focus more on spreading Jesus if not you will defenetely sink...

[@MosesHanma]

You said a lot of nothing 😂. You have no free will and neither does Lecrae. Jesus finished the work and saved all of creation, even Satan and the others. Be happy in this alone.

[@Luangori]

@MosesHanma this is nonsense...read the word...worldly wisdom is devilish and whoever taught you this get far from them because they are a false prophet...

[@MosesHanma]

@@Luangori I will believe this until I die but you don't have to. Thank God for Jesus and the finished work that saves all creation! Amen! 🙌🏿

[@cammooreofficial]

⁠​⁠@@MosesHanmanah brudda ima keep it a stack wit you, you deceived. We all got free will, Satan going to the lake of fire & anybody that chooses to reject God’s gift of eternal life gon be joining him. I pray God open your eyes to the truth of His Word.

[@cammooreofficial]

@@MosesHanmaseek revelation from the Holy Spirit. not whatever you getting yo info from.

[@AntGray13]

Big homie! Respect the transparency! I've been a fan since 13 letters. You grew up from a baby Christian before us all, yet platformed as the "professional" Christian. I can't imagine how difficult that must've been. Pray that you standing in the right place and following the Lord's leading to the end!