Contradictions

While watching the super bowl, my friends and I had a brief discussion on how hypocritical musicians are now. 
For example, Lil' Wayne, within the same song, manages to acknowledge (because I won't call it praise) God and use the "N" word along with bitch, shit, and a plethora of other offensive terms. I decided to write some of these words so that people could understand how hypocritical this really is.
In the same song that God is mentioned, Lil' Wayne runs his mouth without a filter, an offense that many artists, not just rap or hip-hop, are finding themselves guilty of. And you better believe that the CD credits thank God for all the "success."  
So what?
By doing this, artists like Lil' Wayne are promoting a sort of lazy spirituality. Yea, you can say you believe in God when it's convenient, or when it'll boost your record sales and get you a few more hits on Youtube. But don't forget to talk hard when your friends come around. 
As a Christian I find it extremely offensive that someone would take using God's name so lightly. I am certainly not saying that Christians don't swear or mess up. We do. Especially me. But to use God's name and curse in the same song knowingly, for millions of people to hear and see, is wrong. Artists need to grow up and see that they are responsible for their art and who will experience it. 


The same goes for the Christian consumer; if you feel like you probably shouldn't listen to a certain song, then you have a responsibility to not listen. The excuse "oh I just listen to it for the music, I don't listen to the lyrics," doesn't work. If you're listening to the song, you hear the lyrics. Music is a powerful, powerful tool. Songs should be used to praise God, not contradict our belief in Him.