Keith Green

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

Keith Green was a Christian music pioneer known for his heartfelt lyrics and passionate messages about faith and commitment.

Born
October 21, 1953
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About Keith Green

Keith Green — Life and Legacy

Keith Green was a transformative figure in Christian music during the 1970s and 1980s, known for his profound lyrics and unwavering commitment to his faith. His music often challenged listeners to reflect deeply on their spiritual lives, urging them to move beyond mere rituals and embrace a genuine relationship with God. One of his notable quotes, 'The only way to be free is to be free in Christ,' encapsulates his belief that true liberation comes through faith, a theme that resonates throughout his work. Green's lyrics frequently addressed the tension between cultural norms and authentic spirituality, as seen in his critique of superficial church attendance: 'Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you a car.' This perspective not only reflects his personal convictions but also invites listeners to examine their own faith practices critically. His music served as both a call to action and a source of inspiration, encouraging believers to live out their faith with passion and integrity. Today, Keith Green's quotes and music continue to inspire many, as they challenge individuals to consider the depth of their commitment to their beliefs. His legacy is marked by a desire for authenticity in faith, making his messages relevant for those seeking a deeper understanding of their spiritual journey.

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"If your heart takes more pleasure in reading novels, or watching TV, or going to the movies, or talking to friends, rather than just sitting alone with God and embracing Him, sharing His cares and His burdens, weeping and rejoicing with Him, then how are you going to handle forever and ever in His presence? You'd be bored to tears in heaven, if you're not ecstatic about God now!"

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"No Compromise is what the whole Gospel of Jesus is all about... 'For I tell you...no man can serve two masters...' (Matt. 6:24). In a day when believers seem to be trying to please both the world and the Lord (which is an impossible thing), when people are far more concerned about offending their friends than offending God, there is only one answer...Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him!"

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"Are you willing to stay right where you are and let the Lord do great things through you, though no one may seem to notice at all?"

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"The only music minister to whom the Lord will say, 'Well done, thy good and faithful servant,' is the one whose life proves what their lyrics are saying, and to whom music is the least important part of their life. Glorifying the only worthy One has to be a minister's most important goal!"

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"If someone writes a great story, people praise the author, not the pen. People don't say, 'Oh what an incredible pen...where can I get a pen like this so I can write great stories?' Well, I am just a pen in the hands of the Lord. He is the author. All praise should go to him."

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"I'm not a prophet of doom, I'm a prophet of love. But love will bid a warning doom to the children who play on the freeway. We need to wake up."

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"This generation of Christians is responsible for this generation of souls on the earth!"

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"I'd rather have people hate me with the knowledge that I tried to save them."

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"I would have met Jesus sooner if not for Christians who led double lives."

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"How could God invite you to heaven, where the most exciting thing to do all day is gaze upon His glorious face, if you're not in heaven right here on earth when you're alone with Him? Do you think that after you die, suddenly you'll be in heaven and "presto!" all at once you're not going to like worldly things anymore? All of a sudden you'll love more than anything else just to hang out with God, when you couldn't stand being alone with Him even 20 minutes a day?"

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"Thank you Lord, for being patient with me. For its so hard to see, when my eyes are on me."

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"Why do we idolise Christian singers and speakers? We go from glorifying musicians in the world to glorifying Christian musicians. It's all idolatry!Satan is getting a great victory as we seem to worship these ministers on tapes and records and clammer to get their autographs in churches and concert halls from coast to coast."

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"Jesus rose from the grave and you, you can't even get out of bed."

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"That's what lordship is - Christ reigning as supreme authority over our life. Making Jesus Lord of our life is not something passive. It's not a state of being, it's a state of doing. Those whom Jesus recognizes as His own are those who do the will of His Father in heaven."

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"When church is over and there's no one there to listen except the only One who matters, do you still have that same passionate joy in your spirit, just to be alone with the Living God?"

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"If you don't have a definite call to stay here, you are called to go."

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"I Repent of ever having recorded one single song, and ever having performed one concert, if my Music, and more importantly, my Life has not provoked you into Godly Jealousy or to SELL OUT MORE COMPLETELY TO JESUS!"

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