Secular Music

[tbird_energizerbunny]

Is listening to secular music and christian music wrong? Is there anything that's bible-based that backs up this? I listen to alot of Country Songs, and there are plenty of Country Songs that are clean. Is this wrong?

 

[MoreInSorrow]

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[wgjones3]

IMO, what's important is letting God lead you in decisions like that, and not being influenced by other people's opinions.

 

[believer4God]

not at all if the music is clean. Christian music, in my opinion is great, but everyone has their own descisions to make. so pray to God and you will get an answer

 

[yoursXtruely]

There aren't any bible verses that can be used that explicitly say that listening to secular music is right or wrong. There are verses that people stretch to argue both points, but it is not a black/white issue.

Personally, I think it is a Romans 14 issue-- some may feel compelled to only listen to music made by Christians, and others not. Neither should attack each other for what their own convictions are.

 

[Rich48]

Is is wrong to listen to secular music? I guess the answer is yes, and no. It depends. If the words of the song promote something that is against scripture/Christian values etc, then no, you should not listen to it; otherwise, I see nothing wrong with it.

Rich

 

[AmandaT]

It really depends on your convictions. Definitely pray about it. God will let you know if it's all right for you to listen to secular music. I personally don't listen to secular stuff anymore and I really don't miss it at all because the Christian industry is expanding so much that you can find a Christian band or singer that is just as good, if not better, than any secular band or singer you liked. If I can listen to really good music with lyrics about Christ, why would I want to listen to anything else?