Timothy Brister has an interesting post called, "Are We Creating a Reformed Celebrity Culture?". I have wondered this often times myself and I think the answer is certainly "that depends". This can only be answered on a personal basis and you check your own heart. I think this was summed up best when a friend jokingly asked me the other day, "So is John Piper really the fourth member of the Trinity?" His point is taken well. Sometimes I wonder if in the past I have talked more about certain leaders impact on my life than Jesus'. 1 Cor 4 is a great study on how to view our leaders.
For the most part I think most of this is just raw sociology at work in the human heart. We all wants to be part of a team and have a sense of corporate identity which leads to a sense of belonging. That's not to say that most of the "Reformed Rock Stars" (as I call them) shouldn't be honored by those who are influenced by them, but as sinners I believe it's good to question our motives about how we talk about them and view them.
(HT: Challies)
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you mean Piper ISN'T the 4th member of the trinity???? are you sure?
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