In 2010 Justin Bieber sold 3.7 million albums in the States alone and has become a heartthrob for millions of young girls the world over, but he relies upon his Christian faith to keep him grounded.
Paramount Pictures is releasing a new 3-D concert film/documentary entitled, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” and it has a heavy faith focus.
With this in mind it has been pre-screened for faith leaders in communities, and is accompanied by a a “spiritual resource guide” for those who may be interested. The guide has been developed specifically for use in small groups.
The film shows Bieber praying before concerts and giving thanks before meals as well as expressing his faith in other ways.
“[The movie] provides an opportunity to teach our children about the power of hope, prayer, faith and family,” the guide reads.
Bieber sang Christian songs on Youtube before he became a pop sensation, and since then has never hesitated to share about the role faith plays in his life.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Bieber said:
“I’m a Christian, I believe in God, I believe that Jesus died on a cross for my sins. I believe that I have a relationship and I’m able to talk to Him and really, He’s the reason I’m here, so I definitely have to remember that. As soon as I start forgetting, I’ve got to click back and be like, you know, this is why I’m here.”
Bieber believes that his faith keeps him grounded in “scary” Hollywood, while his manager Scooter Braun said it helped keep his perspective when he receives adulation almost every time he steps out the door.
“There are some stars who speak their faith because they’re trying to do outreach to that audience and there are others who share that side of their lives because that’s who they are ,” said Braun to the Religion News Service, “and I think that’s just who Justin is.”
“When there are 20,000 people chanting your name night after night after night, if there’s no sense of faith, if there’s not a sense of something bigger than yourself, you can get lost,” added Braun.