For those who are involved with the Christian world know who Chad Veach is. Those who know of people like Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, and Rich Wilkerson Jr. will also know who he is. Chad is the pastor of Zoe Church LA. Over the years he has spoken at many different churches and at many different events.
Last week he spoke at #ARC16OC and taught on What Every Pastor Wants from Their Staff. Sadly, I was not able to hear him speak due to a staff meeting I was in. However, when walking over to our church's Student Center at Eastside Christian Church, we crossed paths. I stopped him for a second and said hello and introduced myself. I have heard him speak before at the Rock Church in Anaheim, but never had the chance to talk to him. I asked if I could take a picture with him, he said yes. Before he left I asked him something that I have wondered for a long time. Watching his interactions on social media, through Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, etc. I noticed something about him. He gets to spend time with a lot of A-List celebrities and is involved in the world of those like the Kardashians and such. In his Snaps, I have heard him listening and singing along to the music of that like Drake or Kanye West. Baffled by this, I thought "How could a pastor listen to worldly music?" Coming from a strict Christian background I grew up only listening to Christian music. I know now that listening to "Secular Music" doesn't mean I'm going to hell, but I also know that there is some music I should not put into my ears. I know that "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matthew 12:34). So whatever is being put into my eyes and ears will go down into my heart. So out of my own protection, I personally do not listen to certain types of music. Although, for many years I found myself driven to listening to vulgar rap music for several years. After sometime I knew I needed to stop, and after spending more time in prayer and the word I ended up stopping. I look up to Chad, and for a time I didn't understand how he could listen to music like this. So I had to ask "Where do you draw the line at music? " He replied, "I know people see me with a lot of celebrities, and I am also a man of God. I find myself enjoying certain type of music, but I will not listen to stuff like Drake that is unedited." I asked him then, "So this a personal decision, but what would you say to those who are seeing your Snaps and stuff and wondering where to draw the line?" To this he said "It is between you and God ultimately, whatever you feel is right for you, do that. Do not compare your walk to others." This answer put me at ease somewhat. I know the way I should live, because I have been taught these things. For those who don't know where to draw the line, it can't be determined by myself or by anyone else. I personally stay away from rap/ hip hop entirely, because I don't feel good after listening to it. Ultimately, you would just need to pray and seek God and ask him what is best for you.
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