Is there something wrong with listening to music that isn't under a christian label?

[Wave3Girl]

Ok, I love all different types of music. My pastor says that we shouldn't listen to any music other than music that uplifts God. Well, I listen to Christian music a plenty but i also like songs from other artists. I don't listen to music with a bad message or cussing in it. And i really don't see why God would care, i mean, music is to enjoy.

What do you think?

 

[InnerPhyre]

I think that all music that isn't immoral in nature uplifts God because it showcases the gifts He gave to the artist. Monet's paintings are of landscapes, but they still give glory to God.


I listen to tons of Christian music, but lots of secular stuff too. Don't worry about it.

 

[thrash]

In my opinion... No. You should listen to whatever you like. Some chirstian music isn't even put under Christian Labels. So... I think it should be your call.

 

[pokinatcha]

Yeah I fully agree with that. I listen to HEAPS of christian music cos I work in one of the biggest christian retail companies, but I listen to heaps of secular stuff too. A lot of secular bands sing about issues that are still so relevant to us and a lot of spirituality and life issues and they are so blatantly open, honest and unashamed in their lyrics that it is as symbolic and meaningful for me, if not more than the majority of contemporary christian albums.

A lot of band members I know prefer not to classify themselves as a christian band for the fact that it limits the places they get to play and they can only get gigs with religious functions, rather than being able to use their music to outreach to the secular market with their music & lyrics even if they do need to be more subtle. And I think it's really important that we don't get out of touch with the rest of the world and get caught up in our own closed world....

 

[Sketcher]

As long as the lyrics don't trip you up, no problem.

 

[Bayhawks83]

Ok, I love all different types of music. My pastor says that we shouldn't listen to any music other than music that uplifts God. Well, I listen to Christian music a plenty but i also like songs from other artists. I don't listen to music with a bad message or cussing in it. And i really don't see why God would care, i mean, music is to enjoy.

What do you think?

you must be amish.

 

[vexroid]

I agree with your pastor. If it's not lifting up the name of Jesus, it's not worth listening to.

 

[PreacherFergy]

Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

I need not comment on this verse. If you want to be honest with God and His Word, obey the verse. If you want to rebel, sad.

 

[creed107]

i can't see why it would be bad to listen to bands that aren't uplifting Jesus but if they are demonic like Rob zombie and Slipknot then there is a problem

 

[FrAzEr1803]

yeah as long as the bands aren't dodgy and give out a hidden message

one good example is the Rolling Stones. They have a backing track in their songs that tells you to do wrong stuff apparently

 

[Qyöt27]

yeah as long as the bands aren't dodgy and give out a hidden message

one good example is the Rolling Stones. They have a backing track in their songs that tells you to do wrong stuff apparently

You do realize that the "backtracking conspiracy" thing was really just all hype and no substance, right? It got so bad that some artists did intentionally do it to rile up people, but that was only after the media hype in the early 80s (so the Stones, the Beatles, Chicago, etc. weren't doing it, sorry). It was so ridiculous that Weird Al even parodied it on one campy track on one of his early albums.

 

[creed107]

another thing u have to think about is some lyrics can be taken a # of different ways and have very different meanings to different people

 

[FrAzEr1803]

You do realize that the "backtracking conspiracy" thing was really just all hype and no substance, right? It got so bad that some artists did intentionally do it to rile up people, but that was only after the media hype in the early 80s (so the Stones, the Beatles, Chicago, etc. weren't doing it, sorry). It was so ridiculous that Weird Al even parodied it on one campy track on one of his early albums.

no i didn't realise that it was a rumour! But i think wierd al is soooooooo funny i've gone crazy on weird al at the moment lol

 

[FrAzEr1803]

another thing u have to think about is some lyrics can be taken a # of different ways and have very different meanings to different people

I agree completely

 

[PastorJer]

the main thing that you have to remember is this... what is the eternal value of it... if what you are listening too in anyway disagrees with the scripture... then it comes from someplace other than the throne of God...some lyrics can be taken a # of different ways and have very different meanings to different people...a perfect example of this is Hallelujah... from the Shrek movie ...I have heard numerous Christians praise this song... even to include it in a worship service...however...if you examine the lyrics... you will find that the song very much could be a very vivid description of a sexual encounter between 2 people...the key thing to remember is whatever you put into your heart is what is going to come out...if you fill it with the praises of God.. .then more than likely His praises will flow from your lips...if you fill it with the stuff of the world... then that is what is going to come out...

 

[FrAzEr1803]

Proverbs 4:23 "Be careful what you think because your thoughts run your life"

 

[creed107]

the main thing that you have to remember is this... what is the eternal value of it... if what you are listening too in anyway disagrees with the scripture... then it comes from someplace other than the throne of God...some lyrics can be taken a # of different ways and have very different meanings to different people...a perfect example of this is Hallelujah... from the Shrek movie ...I have heard numerous Christians praise this song... even to include it in a worship service...however...if you examine the lyrics... you will find that the song very much could be a very vivid description of a sexual encounter between 2 people...the key thing to remember is whatever you put into your heart is what is going to come out...if you fill it with the praises of God.. .then more than likely His praises will flow from your lips...if you fill it with the stuff of the world... then that is what is going to come out...

i have to agree

 

[vexroid]

James 4:4 "Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God."

 

[call-me-dan]

man, just listen to what you like, if you have a conciense conflict, then toss it

there is plenty of stuff out there that is not worship music that still has truth in it and is therefore worth listening to

 

[jonfelske]

I really believe it depends on the music artist you want to list to. You have to consider who they are and what there music is about. The music you listen to will affect you whether you think so or not. And even though someone is under a christian label it won't necessarilly mean that they have there had screwed on right and there music is healthy for you. If you have a good relationship with Jesus and you are intune with His Spirit I suggest getting His opinion on whether the music is ok.