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No Gray
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Jul 1, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Jonathan McReynolds's song 'No Gray' addresses the internal conflict of wanting to follow God while still holding onto worldly pleasures. He acknowledges the temptation to stay on the fence, but realizes that faith requires a clear choice—there is no middle ground. The lyrics emphasize that compromise with sin is not an option, and that serving two masters is impossible. McReynolds calls for a decisive turn toward God, urging believers to align their actions with their faith. The song reflects on the need for integrity and wholehearted devotion, resonating with anyone struggling to fully surrender to God.
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Yeah I wrote this song
And I pray that you listen to all the words
Cause I feel like at some point in everybody's life
We feel like this
Lord, I'm split in two
Part of me loves the world
And the other loves You
So, what do I do
I wanna be saved
But I got to stay cool, too
And no I'm not a fool
I know eventually I'm gonna have to choose
And, really I don't wanna lose
My ticket into heaven
And a chance to be used by You
[Chorus:]
And if it's God that I'm after
I just can't serve two masters
And before something happens
I got to turn it all around
Because I know
I can't just have my cake and eat it too
Cause it's real easy to stay on the fence and still do you
And it'd be cool if we could love the Lord and still go do our thing
But see it doesn't work like that
You gotta to be white or black
See I've realized
When it comes to sin
You just don't compromise
It's a matter of death and life
Be weak and do wrong
Or be strong and do right
And I don't wanna keep going to church
Singing all about how much You're worth
And then continue doing my dirt
Living as if I didn't care if You're hurt
[Chorus]
Lord I really need you to help me
Get it together
Saints, we really gotta
Get it together
[Chorus]
No it don't work like that
You gotta be white or black
No Gray
No shades of gray
Don't work like that
No gray