A Few Light Thoughts on Glenn Beck

As a Christian, what do you think about Fox News Glenn Beck? Glenn has had his own show now for over a year and has become very popular among political conservatives and independents. A lot of Christians listen on radio and watch on television Mr. Beck and no doubt identify with many of his ideas and beliefs. As one of his consistent listeners and viewers, let me share a few pros and cons about Glenn Beck. First the positives:

#1 - I sincerely believe God is using Glenn Beck to sound the trumpet and to warn America of its pending doom if we as a nation continue to travel down the path that we are on. Its unfortunate that the church in America has very few national pastors or prophets that are willing to sound such warnings. Mr Beck and his family live under constant scrutiny and has sacrificed his personal privacy because of his bold statements.

#2 - Mr. Beck seems very respective toward the bible and its truths. He speaks often of the importance of prayer in his life and the person of Jesus Christ. He speaks very frankly of his former addiction to alcohol and how God set him free of it. I believe that Glenn Beck claims to be a Christian.

Some negatives:

#1 - Too much bad language on his radio and television shows. As a culture, we are becoming more and more crass. Profanity seems to be an acceptable form of speech today, even among social conservatives and some Christians. The problem for Christians is God's Word calls this a practice of the old nature. Once Christ comes into our lives by His Spirit and changes us, He also changes the way we speak. "You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language"[Colossians 3:7-9].

#2 - He does an effective job of warning Americans of the consequences of our nation's corruption. And I have even heard him encourage Americans to "humble themselves and turn to God." But he seems to ignore the significance of bible prophecy in regards to what the bible says about the rapture, the Antichrist, the Tribulation, and the Second Coming of Christ. I have seen him interview Joel Rosenberg when Rosenberg spoke of some of these coming events. So I know he has some knowledge of such events.

But in spite of a few things, I like Glenn Beck and pray for he and his family. He is a brave and courageous man that God is using in these last days. Whether he is a Christian or not, God uses both for his purposes. I am very thankful for Glenn Beck and the warnings and wisdom that he offers us.

Have a great weekend!

-Pastor