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My step son started going to a new church , for about a month now. He has become very excited about the Spirit to the point of rebuking everything . He has recommended some praise music and his pastors sermons to listen to. My issue is there seems to be a feeling of oppression in my wife and I . Instantly I hate the sermons and the music, I feel somethings wrong with it all. I have not said anything to him but told my wife I can't stand the music. I know to check it by the word but I don't even want to hear it. I have discernment in spiritual things but I know if I dwell on evil it will gain more power. Has any one heard of cult churches in Florida that stand out or have been noticed I think they are charismatic , but In don't want to give the name since they are a large organization.
 

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I'm in Florida, but I don't know of any like you say in my area. But the Lord is with you to instruct you. The Holy Spirit has been given to guide you and lead you into all the truth. Maybe you should spend some time praying in the spirit about it? It's not my place to tell you what to do but if that resonates with you then pray in the spirit. I also think you've been given the answer already. Listen to the inner man.
 
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In my opinion, I would definitely go and check this place out and just see what your step son's excitement is all about. We are to test the spirits to see whether they are from God. (1 John 4:1)...As far as the music, if it is that bad, grab some ear plugs and if you have to, use them, (don't get caught) :)...but be observant.

Like Cindy said, your answer may have already been given to you on what to do. Even though..."you may not want to"... but I would definitely go and check this place out, which could be hard to do depending on ones church background. Nowadays you don't know what's out there. I would first check them out on their web site if they have one. I would be as opened minded as I could but If that were me, I would have to attend just to check it out. I would ask your step son if you and your wife can go with him. Who knows, it may not be that bad. If it is that bad, remember where the exit is...

We will all be praying with you in this situation. Make your decision on what to do, and God will be with you. This is my two cents worth...

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...As far as the music, if it is that bad, grab some ear plugs and if you have to, use them, (don't get caught) :)...but be observant.


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Hey I resemble that remark. I plug my ears in my church, yet the music not bad just too loud. :(

My view on testing churches.
Do they down play the Sermon on the Mount?
Do they down play the importance of sharing the gospel?
Do they compromise the existence of hell? If they compromise on hell they will compromise on other things also.

The main ones being their stand on Jesus and 1 John 4

1 John 1:7 is a good one. No fellowship, no kindred spirit.
 
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As far as the music it was something he got into but it was not from the church it is listened to there. I have checked them out found only good things, but I will pray about it I don't want to discourage him by jumping the gun, the music is found on YouTube sounds like chanting to me, I brushed up on music and found if they do not mention Christ and only chant lord watch out, because lord could mean any in authority over them ie god of air
 
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the music is found on YouTube sounds like chanting to me

Now you have me more curious about the music. By any chance you can copy and paste one of them up from YouTube for us to listen to? Or if you know the artist and song title, we can bring one up and have all of us listen, and make any comments if you want.

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Now you have me more curious about the music. By any chance you can copy and paste one of them up from YouTube for us to listen to? Or if you know the artist and song title, we can bring one up and have all of us listen, and make any comments if you want.

Blessings....
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Harry
I think I will use discretion in the part of valor on this one, this being a public forum I am going to close this debate on my end thank you all so much God bless.
 
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Best solution is to pray and the Lord will protect him from impending disaster and attacks that the devil is trying to do. Like the parable of the sower in Matthew 13 I believe it is, one who didn't understand and the evil one stole the seed that is sown. So I believe the devil is stealing the Word (the truth about the musics he's listening to) and like what Jesus said, and he shall know the truth and the truth shall set him free from the snares and plans that the devil is trying to trap him.
 
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