The American god and the God of Scripture

Almost every person claims to be a believer of the God of Scripture. However, looking at the fruits of their faith will tell us that there seems to be a problem. I do not have doubts that they have faith. I also do not have doubts that they indeed believe in a god. The question is what kind of god do they believe in? Who is this popular god that is well-loved and well-praised by all? Allow me to introduce the American god through the voice of poetry.

The American god and the God of Scripture

This American god is loved by the world
He just accepts everyone as they are
There's no need to change, repent or worry
All you have to do is say you're sorry

He'll tolerate your sin so don't be grieved
His words don't hurt, he isn't negative
He wants everyone to be happy and nice
So just smile and roll the dice

He's really good, he provides success in earth
He'll give what your heart desires from birth
He isn't a selfish god like what those Christians think
All they want is for you to shrink

Don't fear him, he is a lovable sight
Why do Christians love to fight?
They're jealous, they just want to bite
Follow your feelings and you'll be all right

This American god is a god of pleasure
He promotes equality and freedom
Every man for himself, he'll respect your choice
He understands your not perfect
So stop striving, that's the secret!

Pursue your pleasures, this is the kingdom
Be alive! Everyone's born with wisdom
Christians teach man is lost and empty
They teach man is sinful and unhappy
But this American god doesn't care
He's down with all the things you dare

But this American god is also the angel of light
He is deceptive, who loves to wear white
He doesn't want people to change or repent
He wants all God's laws bent

The God of Scripture is of love and mercy
He does not tolerate sin, He says your a sinner
But He sent His Son to be a Redeemer
So that we, sinners may be cleansed and be given a new life
Only then can we be justified
Only then can we be declared right

We are fallen, no one wants to hear that
Even though their very thoughts contain immorality
Deny it as much but we all drink inequity
Set a child free and discipline him not
Ten years after you'll have a monster
Do you have to teach a child to be bad?
No, it comes naturally
For our very natures are bent to sin
We are not beautiful, we need to be changed
We need help, we need to be saved

Upon this realization, you have repentance
If you accept your depravity, your no longer ignorant
Denounce th American god and you'll never be sorry
But this is just the first step in the Christian journey
Because the trouble has just began

We are sinners and we have offended God
Because God is just, He must do what is right
A criminal must be punished for his crime
Same thing with us, we are eternally damned

So what do we do? There's no hope for us?
Sin is inevitable, everyone does it
And so the consequence of sin remains
The judgment of God that so many deny is to come

Well, because God is love He sent a Saviour
To suffer and die in your place, for you and your sins
Do you now understand the love of God?
He loved us despite our sinful hearts
He sent a Saviour to save us
Now repent and throw yourself into Christ
Accept your sinfulness and the love of Christ

He was nailed because of you
So have faith in Him that is true
But if your faith has not produced any fruit
Your faith is unreal, it has no root

Run to God and be clean
Persevere in faith, live by Him
Only then can you be truly free
Only then can you be truly happy