Matt Papa - Stay Away From Jesus *NEW SONG*

[nothsa01]

I believe what this song is saying that American Christianity is so lukewarm and that we ride the fence so much that we don't even realize it. Jesus and his disciples except Judas gave all they had. Why do you think Jesus chose fisherman,tax collectors, and the poor? Because he knew they had nothing and that if Jesus gave them hope they would go all in. Todays Christians are nothing like what Jesus commands us to be like. We are selfish,lukewarm, and are more concerned about our physical needs.

[jesusfreak1395]

If a tree bears fruit, its roots are in the soil. Jesus is our soil. Works are the fruit. Not requirements of salvation, but rather proof of it. Thats my interpretation of this song.

[rayhoefs]

This song is making an appropriate attack on Common Christianity. We are more concerned with out 401ks, our auto/home insurance, our education, our careers, and mundane lives to give 100% to the creator and savior of ALL humankind. If you are half-hearted in your christianity then its offensive to HE who gave EVERYTHING for your benefit. If you are only concerned with your safety both physically and economically, then how can God use your selfishness? offended? search yourself and see why.

[agentdroid]

@trbhokie I'm glad for your talents, but it's not about "making it". I say it in love, examine yourself and check your heart.

[trbhokie]

*I'm a 16 year old girl with a big dream

*I write my own music and perform covers of anything from pop to christian ♫

*I want to be someone that inspires others

*So many people have tried to tell me I will never make it but I know through God anything is possible and I'm not afraid of my faith and how its apart of me

*I hope someone will take the time to listen to a song and help me reach 2,000 subscribers!

*Please take the time to hear me!

*Thank you!

*Meredith Brown <3 ♫♪

*1 Timothy 4:12

[janedoeloves]

I feel like this song in not giving God praise but just dissing him...... confused much?

[BubbaJoe8605]

@janedoeloves The message is implying that Jesus wanted His followers to be totally, 100% committed to Him. Leaving everything and following Him. He doesn't want half-hearted people. He wants those of us who have a full heart for Him. Having faith in Him that He will provide for all our needs.

[chamzoful]

@BubbaJoe8605 If Jesus did not want half hearted people then He would have rejected Peter the apostle, He not only denied Jesus but also fell in the same error later when, fearing the jews, hypocritically withdrew from eating with gentiles. This song is wrong. Jesus does not want half-heartedness in his followers. What this song implies is that we need to meet a certain set of criteria in order to be able to come to Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth.

[BubbaJoe8605]

@chamzoful If we are to meet a certain set of criteria in order to come to Jesus, then we all failed. Peter did deny him, multiple times, but Jesus, out of love, chose to forgive him. There is nothing we can do to earn God's favor. Christ already did that. And we simply believe that, with all our heart, by His grace, shown to us by His spirit.

[ChrisTheChremo]

@chamzoful With the whole Peter thing, Peter did deny Christ and left him to save himself, but Jesus reinstated him because Peter was willing to lay it all on the line for Jesus. The song isn't about meeting criteria, it's about seeing how incredibly high the stakes are, how Jesus calls you to be all in or not at all, and go for it.

God hates the lukewarm, and this song is about that. Even if you fall flat on your face trying, follow God with everything you have.

[chamzoful]

@ChrisTheChremo I respectfully disagree.The Lord told the angel of the lukewarm chuch in Rev. he whom I love I chastise. Jesus hates lukewarmness but loves the believer (lukewarm or not). The love of Jesus is precisely why He reprimands believers. I love Mat's songs but in this one he seems(at least to me) to blur the lines between the unchangable promises made by God to the born again and the conditional promises that deal with qualifying for the ministry(whole heartednessbeing one condition) .

[chamzoful]

@ChrisTheChremo But I totally agree with you. Trust in God and follow Him no matter what happens on the way. May the Lord help us do just this. GBU

[bhoggatt011]

@janedoeloves The point Matt Papa is trying to make is you cant live your life how you want it (live a comfy life, living just by works )and that be enough. Matt isnt trying to diss God but is telling the truth. If you want things your way and arent willing to let Him have control, how can you follow Jesus? I mean really follow Jesus? You cant. You have to be willing to let Him have control and trust HIm.

[chamzoful]

@janedoeloves I believe there is an unbiblical message in this song. To quote the singer " ...you must die to believe.." On the contrary the Bible teaches that the moment we believe in Jesus as our savior we are saved and given new life and as a result we die to the world and live for Jesus. Not only this, but in daily living Jesus supplies us with his Spirit based on the hearing by faith. The singer is confused on salvation and works.

[cyberbace]

@chamzoful I think he means you must die to the flesh to believe

[chamzoful]

@cyberbace You are right, I think he is saying that; however, this is precisely what I have a problem with. According to my understanding of the Bible, belief (once putting our trust in Jesus Christs death for our sins and resurrection for our justification) produces death to with Christ and resurrection to the new life with Him. Otherwise, Jesus accepting people becomes conditional on their dying to the world first, i.e. salvation by works.

[chamzoful]

@janedoeloves I agree with you. This song seems to imply that we earn our coming to Jesus. While the Bible teaches that we come as we are to Him by putting our faith in His death and resurection for us, after that He works in us through His holy Spirit to bear fruits that glorify Him and not us.

[IAMAPEANUT1]

@janedoeloves Honestly, the reason you feel that way is because your flesh wants to...

[Malkiamwafrika]

When I saw the title I thought...WHAT? What happened to Papa! hahaha!Great song!!!

[kelbel5674]

I love this song!

[LifesSmile]

awesome!!

[optomist55]

played in chapel today, thank jesus christ for your convicting awesomeness... sincerely, justin hicks ! god bless...

[SilentKnife37]

i actually met this guy at NRCA. He's really good. But not as good as Jesus.

[Shredder924]

@SilentKnife37 same here bra he played in chapel with a hippy shirt.

[Dyzardo111]

@SilentKnife37 hey me too

[elfderia]

i saw papa a week ago because he came to us in a spur of a moment!! and it was really astounding. we follow papa everywhere (my youth group) and we love him ;]

[mermaidmelody305]

I used to sing this song Wednesday night church but tonight was the last night we would hear it becuz it was the theme for the series and now the series is over =(

[BubbaJoe8605]

@mermaidmelody305 Awesome. I bet that series was great.

[DJA7943]

My friend shared this song with me, man it's convicting.

[kevintswi]

Profound because it is finall a song that speaks the truth in relation to following Jesus