Should We Audit Kanye West's Conversion?

He once rapped that he is a god.

Arrogance was his middle name.

He's now rapped Jesus is King!

Kanye West is now a Christian!

The world's astonished when a celebrity repents and believes in Christ as his God and Savior. Then, for a variety of reasons, we wonder if his conversion is genuine or not.

They suspect he's weaponizing his faith to elevate his business.

His infamous invite-only Sunday services for the rich and famous disgusts many Christians.

Controversies shadow Kanye West, even his conversion.

But the big question is this: Should we audit Kanye's conversion? Then again, who are we to audit his conversion?

Kanye's Christianity?

Watch him with Jimmy Kimmel1 or Jim Corden2 or Joel Osteen3; his Christian talk is impeccable. Listen to his best-selling album Jesus Is King. Except for a few doctrinal concerns (which we shall get to a little later), his lyrics are unsullied as well. Here's an excerpt from the website of The Gospel Coalition (Australia Edition):4

Every Hour

The opening track features a Gospel choir, who declare humanity's need of God, 'Every hour, every minute, every second'. Kanye joins them and sings:

Sing 'til the power of the Lord comes down

(Let everything that have breath praise God)

Sing 'til the power of the Lord comes down

(Praising the Lord, praise God in the sanctuary)

Sing 'til the power of the Lord comes down

(For His mighty works and excellent grace and His mighty power, yeah),

Sounds pretty good so far, Kanye. In fact, I've heard less biblical music in church.

Selah

'Selah' is the Hebrew word found in many Psalms, which is most likely a musical notation of some kind. In this track, Kanye shares the story behind this album, his testimony.

Everybody wanted Yandi. Then Jesus Christ did the laundry.

'Jesus is King' was originally titled 'Yandi' and was set for release in September 2018—but then Kanye came to know Christ. The album was delayed and then transformed into its current form.

John 8:36. Whom the Son set free is free indeed. He saved a wretch like me.

Closed on Sundays

The lyrics of this track, once you get over the strange reference to Chick-Fil-A, are remarkable. Chick-Fil-A is an American fast-food chain, owned by Christians, which is closed on Sundays. Kanye sings about how his family life and values have changed since following Christ.

Closed on Sunday, you're my Chick-Fil-A . . .

Hold the selfies, put the 'Gram away

Get your family, ya'll hold hands and pray

When you got daughters, always keep em' safe

Watch out for vipers, don't let them indoctrinate ...

Raise our sons, train them in the faith

Through temptations, make sure they're wide awake

Follow Jesus, listen and obey