Broadminded
Sinful Broadmindedness Unveiled: A Biblical Reflection
Lyrics
That word broadminded is spelled s-i-n
Refers to the belief that being broadminded is a sinful trait.
I read in my Bible, they shall not enter in
Quoting from the Bible, suggesting that those who are broadminded may not enter heaven.
For Jesus will answer, "depart, I never knew you"
Jesus will reject those who are broadminded, saying he never knew them.
That word broadminded is spelled s-i-n
Reiteration that being broadminded is equated with sin.
Some people say they gamble now and then for pleasure
People claim to gamble and drink for pleasure, defending these actions as being broadminded.
And drink a little whiskey just to please a friend
Drinking and gambling are considered by some as broadminded acts.
They say it's really nothing, you've got to be broadminded
Defending such actions, arguing that one needs to be broadminded.
That word in my Bible is spelled s-i-n
The speaker disagrees, stating that the Bible defines these actions as sin.
That word broadminded is spelled s-i-n
Repeating the idea that being broadminded is sinful.
I read in my Bible, they shall not enter in
Quoting from the Bible again, emphasizing the consequences of being broadminded.
For Jesus will answer, Depart, I never knew you
Jesus will reject those who are broadminded, saying he never knew them.
That word broadminded is spelled s-i-n
Reiteration that being broadminded is equated with sin.
That broadminded mother goes out and joins a party
Depicting a mother who is broadminded, participating in social activities without guilt.
There's nothing wrong in drinking and dancing with a friend
Participating in social activities is considered broadminded, but the speaker sees it as sinful.
And then on Sunday morning, she'll say she loves her savior
Criticizing the mother for claiming to love her savior while engaging in what is considered sinful behavior.
She should be begging God to forgive her of her sin
Suggesting the mother should seek forgiveness for her sins.
That word broadminded is spelled s-i-n
Reiterating that being broadminded is equated with sin according to the Bible.
I read in my Bible, they shall not enter in
Quoting from the Bible again, emphasizing the consequences of being broadminded.
For Jesus will answer, Depart, I never knew you
Jesus will reject those who are broadminded, saying he never knew them.
That word broadminded is spelled s-i-n
Reiteration that being broadminded is equated with sin.
For to be carnally minded is death
Contrasting the consequences of being carnally minded (sinful) with being spiritually minded (virtuous).
But to be spiritually minded is life and peace
Highlighting the benefits of being spiritually minded—life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God
Explaining that a carnal mind is in opposition to God.
For it is not subject to the law of God
Describing the carnal mind as not subject to the law of God.
Neither, indeed, can be
Emphasizing the impossibility of a carnal mind being subject to God's law.
You'll find your word "broadminded" means sin if you'll read
Suggesting that reading the Bible will reveal that broadmindedness is synonymous with sin.
That word broadminded is spelled s-i-n
Reiterating that being broadminded is equated with sin.
I read in my Bible, they shall not enter in
Quoting from the Bible again, emphasizing the consequences of being broadminded.
For Jesus will answer, Depart, I never knew you
Jesus will reject those who are broadminded, saying he never knew them.
That word broadminded is spelled s-i-n
Reiteration that being broadminded is equated with sin.
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