Hello,
I am a teenager who has a serious love for a certain musical artist. However, recently I've learned that how I treat and see this musical artist could be considered idolatry. I hold God and Jesus above all else, without a doubt. Yet, from some research I've done online it seems as though I could still be sinning. I like to view my relationship with this artist as a deep love, rather than an obsession. They valued God and Jesus very much when they were alive, and always gave the credit of their talent and success to God alone. This person donated over $500,000,000 to charity, and nonstop visited children's hospitals. He is widely known as one of the kindest and emotionally beautiful celebrities ever. Unfortunately, they are a person who was the target of cruel acts of greed and horrible slander to their name. Because of this, I have become more emotionally involved with them and protective of their legacy. I firmly believe that this artist is a special gift from God to the world, and put in my life to bring me more joy and improve upon myself as a person (this artist has seriously helped me grow closer with God, and treat everyone with respect and empathy). So you can see why this is tearing me apart. They have been so good for me and to me, but I have inherited a deep love, and some may even call obsession, for them. They are my wallpaper, on my room walls, always in my thoughts, and just about everywhere in my life. But again, God and Jesus are absolutely everywhere in my life, and I without question hold them higher than all else.
I am really sorry about this crazy long paragraph, but this whole situation been a tough burden that I have encountered. I just don't want to hurt or offend God in my thoughts and actions. Especially since I know God put this person in my life for my benefit and joy. Thank you for helping me with this.
I am a teenager who has a serious love for a certain musical artist. However, recently I've learned that how I treat and see this musical artist could be considered idolatry. I hold God and Jesus above all else, without a doubt. Yet, from some research I've done online it seems as though I could still be sinning. I like to view my relationship with this artist as a deep love, rather than an obsession. They valued God and Jesus very much when they were alive, and always gave the credit of their talent and success to God alone. This person donated over $500,000,000 to charity, and nonstop visited children's hospitals. He is widely known as one of the kindest and emotionally beautiful celebrities ever. Unfortunately, they are a person who was the target of cruel acts of greed and horrible slander to their name. Because of this, I have become more emotionally involved with them and protective of their legacy. I firmly believe that this artist is a special gift from God to the world, and put in my life to bring me more joy and improve upon myself as a person (this artist has seriously helped me grow closer with God, and treat everyone with respect and empathy). So you can see why this is tearing me apart. They have been so good for me and to me, but I have inherited a deep love, and some may even call obsession, for them. They are my wallpaper, on my room walls, always in my thoughts, and just about everywhere in my life. But again, God and Jesus are absolutely everywhere in my life, and I without question hold them higher than all else.
I am really sorry about this crazy long paragraph, but this whole situation been a tough burden that I have encountered. I just don't want to hurt or offend God in my thoughts and actions. Especially since I know God put this person in my life for my benefit and joy. Thank you for helping me with this.
