Dear Miley Cyrus,
Posted on Thursday 13 August 2009 by Greg @ 11:44 am
Filed under: Rants
I hope this letter finds you well. Although I don’t know you personally I do feel that I do know you from a distance, or at least your alter ego, Hannah Montana. Over the years I’ve watched you grow up to become the beautiful young lady that you are. God has indeed blessed you with a wonderful talent for acting and music. Your personality is vibrant and contagious. Some things just can’t be faked.
And, to be honest, I felt a certain pride when I heard that you unashamedly claimed to be a Christian. I can’t help but think of the time that you and Jiroux, one of your back up dancers, were asked by a fan if you were Christians. Without hesitating you responded, “Yes! We love Jesus!” You went on to add, “He died for our sins. That’s how awesome he is.” Later on you said, “I sing, dance and act for Jesus! … Now that I think about it, I do everything for Jesus….We’re all about it.”
Were you all about it at The Teen Choice Awards on Monday night Miley? I know that you claim Jesus as your Savior but you worked that pole like a stripper on that stage in front of millions of teen and preteen girls across America. The crack you heard as you danced and strutted across the stage was the sound of a million hearts breaking, the hearts of parents just like me. Young girls adore and emulate you and you sent a horrible message to them that night. Instead of keeping the faith it looks like you sold out to the pagans for ratings.
But no matter how many awards and accolades you get I think you know that what you did was wrong. No matter how much your handlers try to convince you that it was all part of the “maturing” process that every female pop artist goes through, down deep inside, I think you know better. You are a very bright girl and, if the Spirit of God truly does dwell in you, you can’t help but know better.
As the father of a four year old little girl my heart broke for all the young girls out there who look up to you, not just as a role model, but as the role model they follow. Your music goes on their ipods. Your fashion statement goes in their closets. And, on Monday night, that statement was “It’s okay to dress like a prostitute, dance like a stripper and still claim to be a follower of Christ.” Miley, short shorts and low shirts don’t become someone who “does everything for Jesus.”
I’m sad that my little girl won’t have the opportunity of becoming a Hannah Montana fan now. I just can’t allow it. I won’t allow her to get sucked up in the vortex of all things Hannah because of your Britney wannabe coming out party on Monday night.
You made the wrong choice at The Teen Choice Awards. But you can make a different choice today, a better one. You can choose to recognize, repent and repair the damage that has been done. You see Miley it takes more than thanking God when you receive a reward to truly serve Christ. It takes a commitment to honor him with everything you do. If you truly are “all about” Jesus then dress for him, dance for him and sing for him. Start today. It’s not too late. With Jesus it’s never too late.
I will be praying for you Miley. God has allowed you to be on a big stage. My prayer is that you will use it for his glory instead of your own.
Jeff Lrimer Reply:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Lets gang up on her and drive her away. Our holyer than thou attitudes drive more people away from chritanity than draw them in. Wier better off keeping our thoughts to our selves and spend more time praying for our young people. Lets continue to work on the planks in our eyes, and do the work He wants us to. Its better to build up than to tear down.
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greg stier Reply:
August 15th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Isn’t keeping our brothers and sisters accountable to honor Christ part of the work He wants us to do? Half the New Testament writings are just that. Miley is our sister in Christ. How loving would it be to say nothing? It’s like watching someone drink poison without yelling “stop!” Sorry Jeff but your argument is lame (although, I’m sure you are not
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Jared Echelberger Reply:
August 15th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Oh and greg by the way I am a youth leader and a 21 year old bodybuilder just like your uncles use to be. Hope to meet u someday man. Facebook me
Jeff Lrimer Reply:
August 15th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Greg funny you shoul mention lame. I was lame 4 weeks ago with a 15 inch blood clot in my right leg. After 4 days in the hospital it continued to worsen. A good friend whos a Hattian minister heard of my condition. He came and prayed we both believed and praise God the doctors were amazed. So you were right im not lame due to the gentle but power touch of Jesus Christ. The key here Greg is that Jesus was gentle yet powerful, He was patient and careful with instruction. Jared missed that part. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in seaon and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful insruction. Jesus forgave the adultress woman at the well alone and in private. He forgave the the postitute who was about to stoned alone and in private. See wee would have had to drop our stones too. He didn’t rebuke them in public for all to see. Your hearts are in the right place but your criticisim isn’t. Lets use Godsword to minister, not to defend our actions.
Jared Echelberger Reply:
August 16th, 2009 at 7:11 am
The main things is that we trust Jesus as our savior. We all miss the mark. We fall short of the glory of God. So when u fall, get up, brush urself off and move forward. If we were perfect then why would we need Jesus? But remember just because he died for our sins doesn’t mean we can do whatever we want. Strive to be christ like. Repent for ur sins. God knows our hearts and is the ultimate judge. God bless u guys.
Jared Echelberger Reply:
August 15th, 2009 at 9:44 am
2 Timothy 4:3 says
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
You see Greg is doing what Christ wants him 2 do. Not saying what people want to hear but keeping true to the word and let them know wrong from right and not compromise. He is not being judgemental he is trying to help her and let her realize what shes doing. I’m sure he forgives her also.
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don't judge Reply:
August 20th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
just read these comments by other pple
follow the link watch again and read the comments under it! ALL of them!!!!!!
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don't judge Reply:
August 20th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
oops here’shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvm7fx2TxG4 the link!