"The Altar" By Ray Boltz
BackSeptember 15, 2008: So I have gotten 100s of comments concerning Ray's coming out. I think we are all very shocked and maybe a little worried, but I had to not post most of them because they were simply too mean-spirited. When I said before I would not post mean-spirited comments concerning this, I did not mean comments saying they disagreed with his choice would not be posted. I meant I will only post comments that came with good intentions, and not from a judgemental mind.
I'm not going to go into is homosexuality right or wrong, is it a choice or some gene that is built in at birth. But I will say I still love ray's music. He has sang and written some of the greatest gospel songs ever and I am scared for him and feel sorry because I can only imagine the kind of comments he's getting and a lot of people are going to shun him for this. It is okay to tell someone you do not agree with their lifestyle, or do not understand it. But I think it is VERY important to remember the scripture "hate the sin not the sinner" so if you express concern for their souls, do it with a loving heart. Do not just stick your nose up at them and say "your going to hell" because that just pushes them farther away. I've learned this the hard way. Remember that God's Love is for EVERYONE, and when he died on the cross he was doing it not only for you, but for Ray as well.
What if it was your father who came out? Or your brother? your friend? You may not agree with their choice but, if your any kind of person you would still love them. How would you feel if people made the kind of comments to them that you all have been making to Ray? Bottom line, just, pray for this sitatuion that God will move and will have his way. In the meantime, some of you need to get your noses out of the air long enough to examine YOURSELVES and why you think that you are the one exception to the fact that gossiping, hatred and judging are all sins as well.
*cries* the song says it all. i first heard this song when i was about 13 and it touches me even more now, now that i'm older and I have seen more darkness and I understand more what it means to "leave your burdens at the altar"
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Uploaded: May 11, 2007 at 2:48 pm
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Video Comments:
blckbooty (January 5, 2009 at 10:45 pm)
what happened to Ray? i keep reading that he's drifted away from God, is that true?
mmochick (January 2, 2009 at 8:12 pm)
Ive just been reading these comments about Ray Boltz, it makes me so sad to read or hear that a child of God has given up the fight against sin,especially those who are pretty much in the public eye, I would like to say to those who have grown tired are struggling to keep on the right way, dont give up, dont let go of Jesus hand, God is so good, he will not abandon you ,put your faith and trust in him he will not fail you
loveaboundu (December 27, 2008 at 11:41 pm)
Hate the sin, Love the sinner
johnvambe (December 25, 2008 at 3:19 pm)
i just want pray for ray for is my inspirational this all teachs us how much we need pray the man of God inthe world of evil things that has covered with this is not the time to mock for kingdom of God is at war but as children of God we fight for it .
77777zula (December 25, 2008 at 11:19 am)
1Peter5:8 be sober be vigilant;cause your adversary the devil;(as) a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour! !peter5:7 casting all your cares on Him (Jesus) for He cares for you!!
BeatBuddy (December 22, 2008 at 11:56 am)
He did the right thing. He didn't give up the struggle against "sin", he overcame an unhealthy repression that prevented him from being his authentic self. His coming out of the closet is a matter of rejoicing and I hope he holds his head up in pride that he's finally learned to accept himself. His closet kept him in a state of deep depression and a sham marriage. Homosexuality is healthy and natural; and no Christian rhetoric will alter that fact.
mfarris (December 19, 2008 at 8:07 am)
What you people don't realize is that Ray has ALWAYS been gay!!! I know that is hard for you to wrap your arms around but that's the way it is. As a gay man myself, I know. I pray that God will forgive all of us who judge.
weeweelegs (December 3, 2008 at 8:06 am)
pray for Ray, That God will gave him strenght to be an overcomer,
we all sruggle, but in His power we can overcome.
we all sruggle, but in His power we can overcome.
IbanezKen (December 2, 2008 at 2:57 am)
It is so sad that this man who wrote these beautiful, touching, heart-felt songs has given up the struggle against sin. But, it is not surprising. So many do. I myself have in many ways, but it still makes me sad to see others who do.
heupiedupey (December 1, 2008 at 1:48 am)
I just now found this out. The Bible tells us not to judge one another. That is left to God. We're to pray for a weaker brother and be willing to forgive.