Not many people know that Prince Rogers Nelson grew up in a Methodist church in Minnesota. Rather, this individual who pop culture came to know simply as Prince was an icon in the music industry. While there are several memorable songs the world will remember, Purple Rain became to Prince like Thriller was for Michael Jackson.
Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did, 1 Corinthians 10:6.
Unfortunately, fame and fortune can took a toll on the human soul. Although autopsy reports are not complete, some in the media are speculating Prince’s death may have resulted due to an addiction to drugs. When tragedy takes the life of a star, there is a tendency to reflect upon the legacy of a person rather than what led to their downfall. Therefore, unless you learn from history, people will continue to make the same mistakes time after time.
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise, Proverbs 20:1.
After a while, some longer than others, the mourning process for Prince will end. Thus, as people will go back to partying like its 1999, make sure you don’t become ensnared. Rather, take a page out of the Bible, be sober and alert so that you will escape an addiction that drags many down to the grave. As the world says goodbye to an earthly Prince, make sure you don’t forget about the Prince of Peace, waiting to embrace those who call upon His name.
by Jay Mankus
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