In a world where everybody is chasing the limelight. Where TikTok has given everyone the tools to become celebrities, it’s easy to assume holiness is proven by what we reject, or chase. But it is not always that simple. Forrest Frank recently announced that going forward, he would not be attending award shows or accepting any award for his work. He said he doesn’t want to receive awards for something that is of Jesus, and that comes from Jesus. On the other hand, Gaise Baba dreams of a Grammys nomination. Two paths. One faith.
We most acknowledge that as Christians operating outside the four walls of the church, these things can be tricky. It’s hard to know where to draw the line between being in the world, and not of the world. In truth, righteousness isn’t measured by stages we avoid or platforms we pursue. Being a TikTok influencer with a million followers doesn’t make you a sinner. And staying away from the limelight doesn’t mean you’re godly. God doesn’t look at the lights, the cameras, or even the lyrics first. He looks at the heart.
Whether you decline the spotlight like Forrest Frank or aim for it like Gaise Baba, what matters is why. If your “no” comes from reverence, and your “yes” comes from obedience, both can glorify God. The issue isn’t the trophy. It’s about what you treasure. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). The trophy fades. The streams stop. The applause dies down. But a heart set on Christ? That’s eternal. One isn’t righteous for turning down awards. And the other isn’t a sinner for seeking Grammy nominations. It is all a matter of the heart.
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