Do you agree or disagree with the common philosophy that secular music is improper for a fully devoted Christian lifestyle?
I personally believe this is the wrong question to be asking. If we were to place a group of Christians in a room and ask; “Is it wrong for a fully devoted Christian to listen to secular music?” we’d find that they would be there for a very long time, and not only would they be wasting their time, they wouldn’t get anywhere. When it’s all done and said, there really isn’t a “correct” answer because this is one of those “grey areas” of life and nowhere in the Bible does it tell us that a fully devoted Christian shouldn’t be listening to secular music. However, it does tell us that a believer in Christ should avoid ungodliness and stay pure in everything he/she does.
Tiffani 10:40 am on July 23, 2009 Permalink |
As I was reading this, this scripture came to me…
Colossians 2:20-23 (New Living Translation)
You have died with Christ, and He has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as, “Don’t handle! Don’t taste! Don’t touch!”? Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them. These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a person’s evil desires.
Good Joe! Insightful!
dustinwaynereed 9:23 pm on August 10, 2009 Permalink |
Don’t you find it funny how music gets such a bad rap but movies get a free pass. “how many swear words does toy story have? 4. awesome, great movie!” I love all music but i think your main point is spot on. There is a difference between stuff that is good for you and bad for you. I could go down the list on music that is just fun to listen to or music that provokes thought. I also could name artist who are labeled “christian” who do nothing more then sing about 12 year old girls.