Re: ?
> Station mission, vision, and goal is relevant. While it is
> wonderful that YOUR station believes in this philosophy, I
> don't know that we could apply it to all radio.
Of COURSE we couldn't apply it to ALL radio... it wouldn't fit!
> People are Christian. Not programming. Yes, it is the name
> we give it, based on the content...but perhaps there is
> another way we could define or identify stations that you
> call "real"... "Owned and operated by..." etc...
If the owner, etc. are Saved, and if the Vision/Mission Statement & programming are intended to glorify the Lord, edify Believers, and bring Sinners to Salvation, then I'd say that's pretty "REAL".
Earning an income is merely PART of the equation, it isn't the WHOLE equation.
Stations that just put anyone and anything on the air that walks in with money, are NOT putting the work of Christ first. They're putting filthy lucre first, at the EXPENSE of the work of Christ in the vast majority of cases. Such "Dollar-A-Hollar" stations are an embarassment to the Cause of Christ, because they become laughingstocks in their communities... Horrible programming, poor technical facilities, terrible distortion, etc. are common themes with such. Maybe not all, but most that I've ever heard in my travels.
> Also, we can't presume to know the heart of ANYONE. So, I
> won't take a stab at who is or isn't "unsaved".
Although it starts at verse 16, here's the relevant part of what Jesus, Himself, said about this matter:
MATT 7:20-21
(20) "Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. (21) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.)"
We have no Higher Authority than that.
> But I doubt
> very seriously salvation determines "real" Christian
> programming. It may impact vision and mission and overall
> strategy. It may even influence program schedule and
> selection. But I'm not seeing how it addresses the specific
> content of song or programs that air.
I don't know how you can miss it... Salvation determines (or at least, it SHOULD!) *EVERYTHING* a person does in this life. None of us are perfect, that much is a given... but when Christ reigns upon the "throne" of our heart, our actions should be governed appropriately. A station owner who does not know Christ is NOT going to have that "Moral Compass" so-to-speak. He/she is also not going to have the Spiritual ability to discern, which was the point of my previous post & use of those Bible passages.
It behooves each and every one of us to regard the role of Christ in our hearts and lives, and to obey the leading of His Spirit as we make decisions. WHy are we doing what we are doing? What is the primary motivation of our hearts? How will we stand before thLord one day, and give account? What will we hear Him say? How many of our works will be burned up, as wood, hay, and stubble, and how many will make it through the trial by fire?
1COR 3:10-13
(10) "According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
(11) For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
(12) Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
(13) Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is."
What kind of foundation can Sinners build?
> And I would disagree that "unsaved are incapable" of running
> a Christian station. Obviously by definition the "unsaved"
> wouldn't fit under "owned and operated by"...but "REAL" is a
> dangerous term in the discussion. (imo)
I don't see how it can be "dangerous" unless one happens to be employed by a non-Christian who is running a station with Christian programming. Who, ultimately, is seated upon the throne of that person's heart, if not the Lord? To what end will that person ultimately come, if they don't surrender their heart and life to Christ? I think we *ALL* know the answer to that... and it's not a pleasant one. <
JOHN 3:3 "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Willie...
