Christian musician Forrest Frank has announced that he will no longer accept awards for his music, citing a personal conviction about separating his faith from worldly recognition. In a statement on social media, Frank shared, “As Christians, it’s hard to know where the line is in the sand between being in the world and not of the world.” He continued, “I’m convicted, personally, that a line that I can draw is that I will not receive a trophy for something that is from Jesus and for Jesus.”
Frank further explained, “I was wrestling with this last year. I even said that on stage at the Dove Awards. I said ‘I’m still struggling with the concept of receiving this award, but all glory to Jesus, every name will fade away, including mine, except for one name.’”
His decision drew criticism from several artists, including Jelly Roll, who questioned, “Won’t receive trophy from something for Jesus but will take the profits from something from Jesus for Jesus.”
