It Used To…

… be somewhat easy to hate on Kid Rock— you know, back in the Bawitdaba days. But now, I have to say, it’s next to impossible not to like the guy. This song here proves why.

Now, I know that parts of Rock’s message here don’t exactly line up with Evengelical Christianity’s systematic theology, but as an evangelical myself, I have to say: this song is chocked full of truth. In fact, it’s so insightful it’s darn near brilliant.

So for those of you who, like me, subscribe to a Christian faith, I say this: don’t watch this with a Christian blindfold on (i.e., don’t get caught up on the fact that he says one curse word). Instead, open your eyes to how much of Jesus’s message Rock is conveying in this song.

Love others.

Flee hypocrisy.

Give to the point where we’re uncomfortable and then give some more.

Respect the humanity in everyone around us, despite our personal differences.

Make the world a better place.

My two favorite lines in the song: (1) “… and how can we see salvation when our nation’s race relations got me feelin’ guilty of being white?” and, (2) “Stop pointing fingers and take some blame.”

Oh, and one other line: “Amen”.

I believe it’s a beautiful song.

I hope you will, too.