Lecrae: ‘I Made an Idol Out of John Piper’

Lecrae is opening up about one of the biggest spiritual mistakes he says he’s made: turning one of his theological heroes into an idol.On the latest episode of The Deep End, the Grammy-winning rapper reflected on his decades-long relationship with pastor and author John Piper, admitting that his admiration eventually crossed a line.“I made an idol out of John Piper,” Lecrae said. “His words became truth.”For Lecrae, that didn’t happen overnight. After coming to faith, he discovered Piper’s class