Genuinely the most refreshing thing I’ve read on this subject. Especially the more unusual Christian response of not preaching scripture for once. The world needs more Christians demonstrating love like this. I'm so touched by this letter so sharing it here.
I think This Is What Jesus Would Do ….
An open letter to Miley Cyrus from Pastor Jarrid Wilson below:
Dear Miley Cyrus,
I first want to say how sorry I am for the way Christians are
treating you, tweeting you, and hypocritically judging you for your
performance at the VMA’s. While most of the world sits back and wonders
“What the heck happened to Miley?” I personally wonder, “What’s going on
in Miley’s heart?”
I cannot say I enjoyed your performance, but I can say I my heart breaks for you, your future, and your identity as a woman.
There are so many things I don’t know about you, but something tells
me that you are going through more than you are willing to share with
the people around you. I can’t imagine being surrounded by the paparazzi
24/7, living in the shadow of your dad, and constantly being asked, “What happened to that sweet girl from Hannah Montana?”
I get it, you’re an adult now. You don’t want to be forever viewed as
the Child-Star from Disney Channel. But I can promise you that this
isn’t the way to break that mold.
A Few Things:
1. You deserve to be respected.
2. You deserve to be treated like a lady.
3. You deserve a man who will treat you with honor.
But the current lifestyle you are living will make it very hard for
you to find any of these things. I say this because I care about you,
even though I have never met you. You have a platform that is beyond
grasp, and I believe your potential to use it for good is unmeasurable.
I’m not going throw any scripture at you. I’m not going to tell you
how wrong you are. And I’m not going to tell you that you need Jesus.
Why?
Because frankly, I think you already know all of these things.
You’re a smart girl who has found herself caught up in the world of
entertainment. I assume it’s rough. I can’t imagine being constantly
surrounded by drugs, sex and alcohol. And I can’t imagine the peer
pressure you must feel from labels, managers, and other artists around
the world pressuring you to be something you’re not.
I’m here to tell you: YOU DON’T NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM. You are allowed to make your own decisions, and quite frankly this might be the first time anyone has ever told you that.
Regardless of what the tabloids say, my wife and I still believe in
you, and will always show an open hand of grace and second chances.
-Jarrid Wilson
