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Runnin’ with the Devil

Posted on April 20, 2016 by expressyourself4him

In 2009, VH1 rated Van Halen’s song the 9th greatest hard rock song of all time.  Runnin’ with the Devil debuted in 1978.  Like most songs in its day, you had to buy a vinyl record, a 45 with Eruption playing on the B-side.  Maybe I was naive back then, but running with the Devil is now literally occurring rather than a figure of speech.

In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, 2 Corinthians 4:4.

The apostle Paul warns people about the perfect storm which causes individuals to become deceived by the Devil.  The ruler of the air, also known as Satan, uses fallen angels turned demons to cast a spell upon human minds.  This process is subtle, slowly poisoning pure hearts and minds with a virus.  When sin spreads, judgment is skewed, eventually leading some to run with the Devil.

And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever, Revelation 20:10.

In an imperfect world, everyone will have their stints, moments of irrational thoughts.  Periods when you will do or say the wrong thing.  Yet, despite the path you are currently on, there’s still one card anyone can play.  This trump card reveals the Devil’s future in hell.  Therefore, whether you are dancing, flirting or running with the Devil, turn back now while there is still time.

by Jay Mankus

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Ahead of Their Time: Kyrie

Posted on November 14, 2012 by expressyourself4him

During the 1980’s, there was a spiritual wind that blew through the lyrics of several groups.  U2 ‘s The Unforgetable Album Fire album featured 7 songs with a biblical message.  Mike and the Mechanics created songs that spoke from their hearts, dealing with real life issues.  Even MC Hammer joined the fray with his hit Pray.  However, one of the most powerful song lyrics of this decade is Kyrie from Mr. Mister‘s album Welcome to the Real World.

As I work my daily 10 hour shift, music from the 80’s often echo throughout the warehouse.  Although the genres change from shift to shift, songs from this decade seem to be ahead of their time.  The title Kyrie is a Greek word which actually refers to a form of prayer, “Lord, have mercy.”   While kyrie if often a spoken prayer, Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Anglican churches still sing these words as a part of their mass.

My first observation of Kyrie is why would a secular group write a song which means Lord have mercy.  Did the song writer foresee the error of his generation?  Was the lead singer trying to find forgiveness for something he regretted earlier in life?  Or did the group as a whole become aware of their own sinful and wrecked state, recognizing a need for God’s help?  Regardless of the answer to these questions, one thing is certain, Mr. Mister was comprised of  musicians ahead of their time, not afraid to proclaim Kyrie, Lord have mercy!

by Jay Mankus

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