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I still listen to all kinds and it doesn't bother me that much. If there are lyrics that i find offensive I will not listen to it of course.
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Is there any music you shouldn't listen to?
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staugustine68
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It's not always about us, is it, pro_odeh? Thanks for sharingpro_odeh said:As long as the lyrics are not againts Gods word, it is ok..
Rom 14: 14...But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.
Remember that we have to concider what God finds offensive, not just what we think..
God bless!
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hisfootprints
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WELL SPOKEN GINSU. CHRITIAN "BLACK ETAL" DOES havE STRONG LYRICS! AYBE BECUASE C.B.A. KNOW THAT BLACK ETAL lyRICS ARE SO SATANIC AND BADLY WANT TO CHANGE THAT! (NOT WELL SPOKEN)
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amen brother! i don't listen to secular music either... there's no point to their lyrics... and it drags you away from God.
i don't listen to secular music either... there's no point to their lyrics... and it drags you away from God.
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no. that's not biblical, and that's not what God wants! I want to remind you of 1 Peter 2:11-12:
(11) Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. (12) Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
so don't be like the rest of the world - and secondly, read up on Philippians 4:8:
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things.
do you really think that marilyn manson is "noble", "right", "pure" or any of the other attributes listed above? i certainly don't think so, and i'm sure God doesn't either.
so, no, i'm afraid that you should NOT just "listen to what you want" - you need to watch what you're listening to.
(11) Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. (12) Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
so don't be like the rest of the world - and secondly, read up on Philippians 4:8:
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things.
do you really think that marilyn manson is "noble", "right", "pure" or any of the other attributes listed above? i certainly don't think so, and i'm sure God doesn't either.
so, no, i'm afraid that you should NOT just "listen to what you want" - you need to watch what you're listening to.
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i don't quite agree with you. i know some christians are stronger than others, but *everyone*, even the strong christians, are affected. it might not be apparent, but it affects you. i know from personal experience. it's not all evident on the outside, but often you start thinking like the people you're hanging out with - things like swearing become "acceptable".
as for conviction, the very first place you ever look for advice is the bible. if, and only if, you cannot find anything concrete there (which is highly unlikey), then do you revert to your convictions and your conscience.
as for conviction, the very first place you ever look for advice is the bible. if, and only if, you cannot find anything concrete there (which is highly unlikey), then do you revert to your convictions and your conscience.
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never ever "feel" - *always* look to the factual truth: the bible.
feelings are emotions, which come and go. you should not base anything on how you feel, but rather base what you do on what the bible says.
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Eluzai said:
Depends why you listen and how you look on it I think. Take say the band Emperor, they have some pretty bad lyrics, also not so bad, some even some of best I've ever seen. But musicly they are SO brilliant, and I can thank and praise the lord of giving them the creativity to make it, even if they use it in a bad way. God still gave them the talent, satan can not create, he can only destroy and corrupt.
I'd say if you feel that it's standing in between you and god and you're growing away from God because of it don't listen to it. I also just find it handy when I'm talking to non christian metalheads, cause if you've never listened to the secular bands they'll just laugh at you and not take you seriously, so I also listen to some bands to 'be up to date' so to speak. Which in turn opens up possibilities to share christian bands and my faith with them, if you show you are genuoenly interested in them they'll see that.
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I am finding myself not liking secular music as much anymore. Instrumentals is good for me, but otherwise...no.
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there is heaps of music you shouldnt listen too.
Music is a powerfull weapon, thats why we use it in church..
anything that is promoting bad image, hatred, crime...
they all feed your mind with words that can pull you down and make you think worse of yourself and the world. No wonder people can get so screwed up...singing songs like that of eminem, even PINK. but dont worry that doesnt restrict you much. there are still HEAPS of encouraging music out there, and some very cool christian bands that i believe are better sounding than most secular
Music is a powerfull weapon, thats why we use it in church..
anything that is promoting bad image, hatred, crime...
they all feed your mind with words that can pull you down and make you think worse of yourself and the world. No wonder people can get so screwed up...singing songs like that of eminem, even PINK. but dont worry that doesnt restrict you much. there are still HEAPS of encouraging music out there, and some very cool christian bands that i believe are better sounding than most secular
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It does matter what type of music it is, it does even matter about the lyrics.
If you can listen to a Slayer song in spirt and truth than go for it, but chances are you won't be able to bring glory to God.
Music should help you become closer to God.
Listen to the music you like, get pumped, jump up and down, do whatever, if you can find meaning in that song that brings pleasure to God and draws you closer, God loves that.
People talk about certian beats being hypnotic, but if it draws you closer
Everyone gets different meanings out of songs.
I suggest reading A Purpose Driven Life
If you can listen to a Slayer song in spirt and truth than go for it, but chances are you won't be able to bring glory to God.
Music should help you become closer to God.
Listen to the music you like, get pumped, jump up and down, do whatever, if you can find meaning in that song that brings pleasure to God and draws you closer, God loves that.
People talk about certian beats being hypnotic, but if it draws you closer
Everyone gets different meanings out of songs.
I suggest reading A Purpose Driven Life
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HotRhymez
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I say you should be able to listen to whatever music you want to. Who cares if there is swearing or whatever in the lyrics. Not everything needs to can bring glory to god (whatever that means) I listen to Eminem and other rappers, and it doesn't influence me at all, I'm still the same. If the type of music is your style, then listen to it! Don't listen to people that tell you that once you become a Christian you gotta listen to only Christian music and stay away from secular music. Yeah, I'm gonna get insulted for this post, but I don't care. I'm standing up for my beliefs, so there.
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i disagree. i suggest a christian alternative to say "slayer" and "cradle".
Heres some bands:
Zao
Haste The Day
Extol
Crimson Moonlight
Mortification
Living Sacrifice
Immortal Souls
Bloodlined Calligraphy
Norma Jean
and, of course, The Chariot.
Heres some bands:
Zao
Haste The Day
Extol
Crimson Moonlight
Mortification
Living Sacrifice
Immortal Souls
Bloodlined Calligraphy
Norma Jean
and, of course, The Chariot.
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HotRhymez
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One more thing....I don't think that when we die, God is going to say "Well, you followed Me and obeyed all of my commands, loved me, and trusted me, but since you bought an Eminem CD, I can't let you into Heaven"
I belive that we can listen to whatever we want to without limits, AS LONG as we keep God first in our lives and follow Him. If we do all that, then musical choice doesn't really matter that much, as long as you focus on what's REALLY important.
I belive that we can listen to whatever we want to without limits, AS LONG as we keep God first in our lives and follow Him. If we do all that, then musical choice doesn't really matter that much, as long as you focus on what's REALLY important.
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