I think it goes without saying that certain artists consistently put out music that is ungodly. This is not to say their whole catalog is that way, but we should probably be careful with promoting their music.
After I stopped listen to all secular music 9 months ago, I am completely free! I feel light and completely at peace. The best thing I did in 2022 was let go of secular music for good 🙏🙌
sierralunagaming9738 No it’s about having discernment and choosing things that won’t cause you to stumble. There’s a reason why it’s said the eyes are the window to the soul. What you look at and give your time to are big factors that can affect your walk. The same way that you can feed your body junk and suffer from the consequences physically, you can also do that to your spirit. The Bible is clear on what’s sinful, so it makes it easy to choose what I look at/ give my time to. For example, sexual immorality. I’m not going to look at porn, listen to music about sex, read erotica etc. it’s pretty simple..ask God to guide you. The more pure your spirit is from this world, the closer and more connected you feel to God ❤️
@sierralunagaming9738 First off I’m giving my testimony, I’m not forcing my views on anyone. Secondly, what you’re saying isn’t biblical at all. You’re slapping a Bible verse at the end of your comment and you’re misinterpreting it’s original meaning. The devil is a deceiver and what may sound “innocent” to you may have other meanings and origins to someone else which is why it is urged to use DISCERNMENT when making decisions. That verse does not mean that we have the right to indulge and do whatever we want to do. Paul, the creator of that book also wrote “I have the right to do anything,” you say-but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”-but not everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 So which one is it? We do have freedom in Christ but we also have to use our gift of discernment, and that goes for anything that we use or put in front of our eyes. Worldly music does not praise God, it praises things that are destructive and evil and it only makes sense to stay away from things that can only influence one negatively.
Also it is of God to work…read the book of Proverbs or go to the concordance section and look for Bible verses that have ‘work’ in it. You’ll find a ton of verses stating that working is a godly trait 🙂
I stopped listening to secular music and I was way less tempted to sin. Secular music can be very triggering. I cut out secular rap all together. In the beginning I tried to listen to R&B that wasn’t negative or sexual but I eventually had to stop because it would have me reminiscing on a past relationship with someone toxic for me. I now just listen to Christian music and I much more at peace.
@@sierralunagaming9738 I never said you all need to stop lol. I was telling my personal experience. I don’t get on social media besides UA-cam but none of those things tempt me to sin and I don’t hang around the wrong people. I’m not saying I’m perfect but I do not live a life of willful sin out of pure love and respect for God.
@@sierralunagaming9738 also if you’re walking in righteousness then why would you want to listen to music full of sin for it replay in your mind. We have to watch what we feed our minds.
I also agree that there are 3 categories. where I personally listen to Christian music that I consider godly (because there are Christian’s songs that I do believe are ungodly and not actually inline with what scripture teaches), I would say there is a neutral category. For example I enjoy listening to jingle bells, or ‘let it snow’ during the festive season. Or playing nursery rhymes like ‘the wheels on the bus’ with my children. To completely say there are only 2 categories,personally I think is a bit super spiritual. There are music and songs that most people probably Sing to or even hum without even realising that are indeed in the neutral lol
Great comment. I was leaning two categories, but you're absolutely right, I didn't even think about nursery rhymes and secular Christmas songs. I sing those, too. That's about as far as I'll go tho lol
Oh and don't worry about being too spiritual. We know the devil is out here working over time. My Christian walk is about a 5-6 but God really could use me at a 9 - 10 to help battle spiritual wickedness in high places.
@@linusweber9682 stay motivated! Personally, I'm tired of the occasional fails of anger or looking at pornography, but lately I've just been working to stay more filled with godly things (while living my life, of course). God is going to win in the end, I'm just trying to be a part of it.
THANK YOU!!! My husband HATES that I listen to secular music! I KNOW what to listen to and what NOT to listen to. My music ranges from Big Band to Swing, to Classical, to Jazz, to old Country, Oldies, 1970's and 1980's music, the Osmonds. I keep telling him I'm a BIG GIRL, I KNOW what's good to listen to and what's NOT good to listen to. I use my discernment with my music. Some Christian music artists are starting to cross the line, so I even listen to certain Christian music as well.
No offense, but if I had to judge it sounds like you're not being submissive to your husband and you're relying too much on your own understanding. I'd pray about it. 🙏
@@loredofuego"No offense but it sounds like you aren't being a robot and obeying your partners ridiculous requests and instead you're thinking like a normal human being" Are all Christians this stupid?
I can listen to classic rock all day long. It was my Era. I believe my decernment comes from above. Some I simply won't listen to and it gets turned off. Most, 90+% of Christian music I simply cannot listen to it. The message is mostly on, but the music is uh, 🙄 almost painful to listen to. Love my church services, our pastor is a gifted communicator, but I wait for the music to end before I go into the service.
Finally, someone that isn’t completely insane. It’s just music, even if it’s debauchery. These people act like one music video is gonna turn you gay. Lol
Discernment is definitely needed when it comes to music bc nobody can tell me all music is mad and demonic bc that’s not true. If that’s the case there’s some Christian music that is not so Christian either as ppl think it is
We should listen to psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs...says Ephesians. This is the only music that will be played in heaven I believe. Ask yourself does the music promote: sin like sex drugs n violence.(songs of fools says Proverbs).? If so you avoid it. I agree w Bro.Parr because neutral is lukewarm music so it depends like he said. If you have no peace about the song that is neutral because Jesus is one hundred percent the Prince of Peace...then avoid the song...where you are confused should I or should I not...avoid it. If you are one hundred percent comfy w the neutral song listen to it but still seek God and ask him to order your steps.
@@renebenton77 Yes Psalms 150 says let everything that has breathe praise ye the Lord ...n then it mentions the harp n other instruments. David was a man after God's own heart and he wrote Psalms 150. I know he played the harp for the Lord. The Lord gave him that talent to play the harp and David multiplied that talent by playing it unto the Lord and for his King Saul. Amen-God bless the Saints...😇😇😇🙌🙌🙌
@@neetneet978 There are three types or music Christian, Neutral, and Ungodly. As a touring musician I had to study this subject very thoroughly. Now, in saying that we should be discerning in what our ears hear and eyes see. Amen
I listen to most stuff, never been a negative, only those songs that are acutally good for the soul and mind are my favorite. Also theres just so much good non Christian music. Christian music doesnt have enough talent or skill to make at least modern music. Theocracy is my favorite christian band. They literally helped me deepen my faith and get me closer to God, because they sing more than just praises and worship to God. They sing to show us the darkness that exist and show us what is good exist.
Agreed, but I wouldn't count it as neutral. Music can affect us, positive or negative. I used to be into hardcore punk and thrash metal even for many years as a Christian, and by that I was quenching the holy spirit.
@@KevinKuntaI stopped listening to it because every artist I listened to promoted premarital sex, coveting, violence, cheating,idolizing money, etc. Listen to the content of each song that you listen to and be honest with yourself if it is pleasing to God's ears. This isn't just r&b. This is all genres including Christian music that can be unbiblical.
if it’s not glorifying God & Christ Jesus i ain’t tryna hear it , i stopped listening to secular music last year you really aren’t missing anything when u stop listening to secular music. i don’t believe that there is a neutral category it’s either light or dark
Genuine question, would you consider the song ‘Jingle bells’ ungodly. That immediately came to my head when he said neutral. It’s not Christian music but I also wouldn’t consider it ungodly.
Oh, music really has a great effect on us. Even if you think I’m smart enough to not do the things that are “preached” in the song it still leaves the print on our subconscious level. You’re not doing it now but trust me there will be a moment and greater way for the sin to enter your life. Protect your mind!
"For I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean". Disputable issue, reliant on a Sheep's Holy Ghost Guided Personal Conviction through Prayer. Some secular music I am fine with, such as Instrumental Drum and Bass, and I do enjoy it (so long as it wont cause a Stumble, try "Lessons Learned" by "Polaris" for an example of it.) but a lot of Secular Music I do esteem unclean, as sadly the Lyrics are often Ungodly in the Extreme (Fornication, Swearing, Revelry, Homo, Blasphemy and other such unmentionable Topics!) , and thus, I avoid it like the Plague to avoid Scorching My, admittedly somewhat weak, Conscience. Love and Peace.
@@razterizer Indeed there are Limits Brother, Two of them as far as I am personally aware (I have not been saved all that long, just over 2 Years now, and I am between Denominations (sadly, the One I was raised in (CofE) is now Completely Apostate and has become Ichabod, and I feel I can no longer be a Member, for it is no longer a church of God in My View, So I am looking for a good, solid, Biblical, Reformed (I Openly admit that I am a 5 Point Calvinist) Church now) and am relying purely on Internet Teachers of solid repute right now, so My knowledge is a little limited), there could be more, I know not. But, from what little I have been given through the Holy Ghost, the two limits are, firstly, the Limit that is Written in the Verse itself, "but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, it is unclean" , so that limit, as we are to be separate and touch not the unclean thing (2nd Corinthians Chapter 6) , anything a Sheep esteems as unclean in His Conscience, then that Sheep must not touch it, it is unclean for them, so that is the first Limit, and we need to consider the Consciences of our Brethren, that verse does not Cover walking Uncharitably (scorching a Brothers Conscience) or Scorching our own Conscience, so there is a Limit there. An Example is the Hyper-Disputable issue of Videogames (using this as I do not actually listen to all that much music), even in the Reformed there are Three Views on that. "Put away childish things/ You cannot be a Christian and play videogames, they are abominations" (Which I view as Legalism) "You can Play, but be careful what You put afore Your Eyes and Ears" (what I Personally Hold to) and "Play what You want!" (which I consider Antinomianism) So a Hyper Disputable for sure. I consider most of the Legal (Forza/Gran Turismo/ GRiD, etc, so long it is ESRB E or a very Mild E-10 at worst- I go on the American ESRB ratings as I find them, often, rather more accurate than the European PEGI Ones!) Car Racing Titles to be Clean, and I engage with them, after all, "Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth" but I esteem the Violent Games to be Unclean, meaning they go beyond the Limit of that Verse, as for Me, those Games are unclean (a Screenshot is enough to make me feel very Nauseous and even Defiled!), so I avoid them like the Plague, I touch them not , so an Example there of where Romans 14 14 has a Limit, we Cannot touch that which we esteem to be unclean in our Consciences, for it is unclean to us! Sadly, I also know that if I was in the Presence of a Fellow Sheep who esteems all Games to be Unclean (sadly, there are many even in the Reformed), I would have to throw a Towel over the Screen and Unplug the System from the Mains to avoid scorching their Conscience. The Second Limitation is when something is Expressly Forbidden in the New Testament, (if a Forbiddance is only found in the Old Testament, such as the old food laws, then that, as part of the Mosaic covenant, was nailed to the Cross, has passed away as Christ fulfilled every last tittle and jot, and is no longer binding, but if it is repeated in the New Testament, then it is an Active Command under the Covenant of the Blood of Christ and is to be observed as best as the Sheep in Question can Possibly observe it, Strengthened through the Holy Ghost and Prayer, as it is still Binding.) , then Romans 14 14 does not cover it, it is beyond the Limit, if God has said No to it in the New Testament, then it is No. Period! So if a Song, as, sadly, a great Number (I know it is not all, but, sadly, it often "feels" like it is all, as Sheep we are naturally sickened to the Point of Despair by how sinful this fallen world is) often do, is actively Promoting something, such as Fornication, which is Forbidden in the New Testament, than that song is not covered by Romans 14 14, because the song contains the Doctrine of Demons, because it goes against, flying in the very face of even, the Holy written word of God, and, as we cannot partake in the cup of devils (1st Corinthians chapter 10) that Song is to be Shunned and fled from as it is Ungodly and Profane, because it Promotes something that God has Forbidden in the Covenant of Christ's Blood, the New Testament. So, Two Limits. That verse does not cover, and cannot cover, anything we Personally Esteem Unclean (Such as Violent Videogames) and anything that is openly Forbidden in the New Testament (such as Fornication) and anyting in those Categories has to be avoided, I feel. Sorry this was a little long Winded, but I hope it explains My Mindset, and I apologise in Advance for any Wobbly Theology, as I am willing to accept Guidance there. Basically, I agree with Pastor Parr. Christian (such as one of the Finest of the Pre 1928 Hymns) is to be Commended, Neutral (such as instrumental Drum and Bass) is Romans 14 14, while Ungodly (which, sadly, all too often contains a fair bit of so called CCM due to the Influence of Heretical Cults such as the NAR..oh Dear.. as well as most Pop Music Sadly due to the consistent theme of Promoting Fornication in much modern Pop) has to be Fled From! Love and Peace.
It depends on the artist too. The music can sound neutral but if they use that satanic imagery, stay away. Most mainstream is ungodly. But I don’t believe ALL non Christian music is evil. Its a matter of conscience and staying away from music that promotes immorality or any sin. I also say stay away from hip hop completely, even so called christian hip hop…talk about an oxymoron.
This was one of the hardest things for me2 do but just release and let go of secular music. Their are tons of Christian artist who rap about and sing about God. Just pray for discernment and pray for deliverance and he will show you. The main thing imo is are they using they’re talent to praise and worship God or is it being used 2 boast or push sinful messages
I knew a woman who this was an important issue for her. She celebrated when kids threw away their rock music. She ended up divorcing her husband and marrying another man. We need to get our priorities right.
@@itscrisssybaby I do not know if you are being sarcastic or are missing my point. The point is missed priorities as Christians. How we treat one another and our relationships, especially marriage, are more important than what music we listen to.
@kevinstreeter6943 not trying to be sarcastic disrespectful but why would you go against the word and divorce for something other than infidelity over something the word doesn't speak directly on? My point is priorities. I was saved before my husband and there were things I disagreed on about him. I didn't divorce him, I prayed about it and Glory to God he's been attending Bible study with me. If we are going to be true, let's be true to his word! Not trying to sound disrespectful but your point made absolutely no sense.
Does it build you up, help you heal and isn't contrary to scripture? Something I find convicting is stuff that's all ooh ooh baby if I can't have you I'm going to suffocate to death I can't breathe be my idol over God lol. You don't hear people call that out as much as the obvious raunchy/drugging/new age/devilish stuff. On a side note, the psalms were pretty emo/metal and therapeutic.
Don't be lukewarm Jesus warned us about these lukewarm teacher The Holy Ghost will not entertain any other music if it not praising God Saints stay with the truth don't fall for anything if not true when the Holy Ghost dwell on you
I would agree thus far, but what thoughts do you have about music which is instrumental? I am not talking about techno or other ungodly "music", no, I am refering to Mozart. Is his music bad because he was a freemason?
I do listen to what you describe as "neutral music" because it reminds me that we are surrounded by lost, hurting people. Many of them are in the same place or worse than where I was just before I got saved.
HEYYYYY, Allen. Should Christians go to exercise class that has secular music. I linedance. And I have been dealing with right or wrong for years. It's a great exercise class.
Music brings spirits if its not spiritual and will bring ungodly lust Let everything that have breath praise ye the Lord Love not the world Nor the things of the world You are new creature in Christ Jesus
It's weird, I kinda just stopped listening to music altogether and I don't really miss it. Most of the music I listened to before getting saved was hip-hop, but it was all the "back pack"/"conscious hip-hop" from the 90s/early 00s, not the stuff zoomers listen to now. Admittedly, there's a lot of stuff I tried listening to now that I can't stomach anymore because of the swear words. It kinda like nails on a chalkboard now.
Whay about being a musician? I play secular music however i dont play any ungodly songs, ive chosen my set list carefully in order to do not sing ungodly lyrics, but thats it, i dont use drugs and i dont drink i just play and make my money, what do you think?
@@rosealexander9007 oh no I was listening- just like I’ve listen to other videos here and there, where he’s always said absolutely nothing. To those who love their sin, and love, the world, the flesh and the Devil then yes, it always appears to them that he’s saying something. Because they think they’re going to bypass God‘s word, because of what he said. But it’s not gonna happen.
@@Proverbspsalms Don’t you think you’ve put yourself on some righteous pedal stool? I don’t love sin . I love God and I understood what he said just fine. Are you born again? Or do you think you’re to righteous to be born again?
@@rosealexander9007 yes you do- and instead of asking me questions shouldn’t you be asking yourself if the person that you’re bowing down to knows what born again means? And most importantly, ask yourself do YOU know what born-again means? I already know the answer. And again - he said nothing to understand
I disagree about rule 2. People usually feel guilty depending on the way they were taught. I came up from a strict No Tv, no music, no shorts, Apostolic church that did not even allow you to befriend those outside the church because they could make you backslide. So with that said I feel guilty all the time doing anything. I cannot even listen to the word in another church, attend another church etc without feeling guilty. Surely, this is not the work of God. So stating that if you feel guilt for listening to it that it is bad for you just seems kinda wrong. If one person feels guilty because they were raised in a strict church and the other feels no guilt because they were raised in a normal church it does not come down to the Holy Spirit and conviction it comes down to how you were taught. I do not believe there are things that are good for some and bad for others.
Answer, yes, to all type of music. All music is art. Otherwise, should Christians visit museums that have secular art? I mean is the host going to class art paintings into the same 3 classes, lol? What about all the Renaissance art showing the cardinals who we know had stds. Can Christians go see those paintings when visiting those art museums?
I feel like people should be allowed to listen to whatever music they want to and I feel like a religion should not be one to dictate that like. For example, some of these rules can kind of conflict with certain musics. For example, there can be music that talks about someone losing a love. One or family members, friends, etcetera. And it just so happens to be a rap mudick. I can go on and on, but I'm not going to.
Great answer brother Allen. I love to listen to instrumental fusion jazz, nu jazz etc when I’m not listening to classical worship song from the 90’s and back or hymns. For non-Christian music the lyrics is not important but the melody is. For Christian music the lyrics are very important and the melody is secondary as it is a means to deliver the theological lyrics to the heart of the worshipper and the to be projected to God.
Is it okay to listen to Christian rock? Or neutral rock? Or even metal? If it is not promoting any sin in the lyrics is it okay? I have a couple artists who are promoting sin in some of their songs but some of the songs are clean in the lyrics. Should I keep listening to the clean ones?
The real answer is why do you care whether it does or doesn’t just listen to whatever you like it doesn’t make you a horrible person it makes you human
So purely instrumental music belongs to the darkness? As of music with lyrics, I tend to agree. But there are exceptions, like nursery rhymes and such.
Well I have my own classification of music - music that's good, Music that's mediocre and music that is s***. And trust me when I say that those lines cross a lot In the realm of secular and religious music.
I believe what had been adressed as "neutral" was something that was made by an artist that did not per se believe in the LORD but would adress something noble, such as Richard Wagner.
So you done with the national Anthem I suppose? Also pray for my daughter she is 2 , they are teaching her songs at her daycare , like twinkle twinkle, old Macdonald, and the wheel on the bus..
That's the thing though. Different Christians have different views on what consistitutes "ungodly." One may see a radio pop song about teen love as harmless. Another may see it as lustful sin. I've met people that felt any and all secular music was inherently sinful, no matter what it was saying. If it wasn't about God, it was sinful. All that to say there really is no universal measuring stick for secular music as it pertains to "godliness." This is coming from both a Christian and obsessive music nerd, so y'all just do y'all.
I'm really struggling with replacing some of the music I've listened to for 40 years. I've liked my parents 70s rock and my gens 80s rock/metal. I've found one group with a Christian message and that's it. Thanks for this video it definitely gives me a biblical standard.
This is a slippery slope, brother. And judging from the comments, people are receiving your message in error. The devil masquerades as an angel of light. Some of the best "neutral" music was made through demonic influence by ungodly artists.
@@linusweber9682 , I'm just curious as to why you wouldn't call some music neutral? I'm just curious. I ask also because I want to know from a biblical standpoint too.
@@strawberryhappiness1468 Music does carry a message, it can be stuck in your life, even many Christian songs.. often for the negative... if they are just sad or angry or teaching lies...
What if you don't like the way Christian music sounds? Not that you have a problem with the lyrics, it's just that it's in this same generic genre that is not appealing? Especially if you like rock, or rap, it's hard finding songs that are truly of God. I play guitar and rock is my preferred genre, looking at all the secular artists I do notice a pattern of ungodly spiritual undertones in all the music. It's depressing not being able to even play because I don't want to listening and learn a secular song. But at the same time, Christian music is not appealing to play.
Their are tons of good Christian artist bro just pray 2 God that he reveals them to you. I thought the same thing and it was hard to give up secular music but their out their just hidden
@@loredofuego guilty by association does not align with biblical truths, like at all. God doesn’t judge the actions of one person based on the actions of another. He does however judge the intentions of each and every heart.
How out of touch can modern Christianity get? I understand how negative music should be avoided but neutral music? Not everything has to be holy all the time 24/7.
There's nothing "Christian" about MOST of this Christian music!!!!!!!!!! I don't see it as ANY BETTER than secular music! In fact, most of it is WORSE!!!!!!! "Christian music" lulls people into the sense that it's pure and of God, and it speaks of Godly things, when it DOESN'T! Some of the things said are DISTORTIONS of God's Truth at the least. At the worst, it's pure blasphemy! At least with secular music, you know what you're getting. Some of it is benign enough so you can overlay Christian values on top of it as you're listening. Some of it is simply neutral music that doesn't say anything bad and is performed by people who may not be Christians, but they're still decent, moral people. You can't say that about some "Christian music".
Just had this discussion at Bible study Wednesday. Dude was talking about how he watched the grammys and was disgusted by the music and I said you would be disgusted by gospel music if you actually knew how those artists lived.
@@itscrisssybaby Not only that, but I've heard industry insiders say that all secular AND Christian music is prayed over by Satan worshipers. Don't laugh! I believe it! Many people you wouldn't believe are into that ARE! They KNOW that there is GREAT POWER in Satanism! Those people want the quick and easy access to power, but what they don't realize is that power is but a TINY FRACTION of God's power! Many CEOs are into it, and even world leaders and our Congress members are practitioners! We are told/commanded to be aware of Satan's devices! Be aware of these truths!
The problem with most music is that it appeals to the flesh with it's sensuality (the beat and some hedonistic lyrics)! That should be ANATHEMA to a Christian!!!!!! God says over and over again in His Bible that we are SPIRITUAL beings trapped in physical bodies. We are to DENY the body in order to aspire to a higher spiritual level. Satan CONFOUNDS our walk with Jesus by appealing to our fleshly nature. Through music, he reminds us that WE ARE carnal beings, and he deceives us into thinking we should simply enjoy all the pleasure that our physical bodies can provide us. That is ANTITHETICAL to God's Kingdom!
@@CLDJ227 No, it's about anything that SENSUALIZES a person. That can apply to Christian music as well! That's the argument AGAINST Christian Rock and ESPECIALLY Christian Rap, and I am in complete agreement with that! Don't dismiss the power of Satan!! When you do that, you play into his hands just like when he convinces people he doesn't exist. Satan has tremendous power! He has the power to deceive us into turning over MORE POWER to him by convincing us to do things which are in AGREEMENT with him. When you do that, you give authority over yourself to him just as Adam did in the Garden of Eden. Also, just as there are generational blessings, there are generational CURSES. Satan has authority over family lines until that authority is broken at the cross, but still we must pray against it! Satan is not a joke! He has GREAT power, but he is a DEFEATED FOE.......BUT we must assume the power and AUTHORITY of Christ in order to defeat him. He's defeated, but we must stand on that truth! "Apart from God, we can do nothing."
@@timfurnier7061 I'm with ya overall. But I would not object against anything that is classified rock. See tunes like Satriani's summer song... an amplified guitar version of Mozart!
As a Christian musician, I am always attacked by Christians for performing music that isn't directly praise and worship. But to me, if I shouldn't play music that is secular, then that would also mean that Christians shouldn't also be actors acting in non Christian film productions either. Don't get me wrong, I don't play music that goes against God or how a Christian should live. But to say a Christian musician shouldn't play any secular music at all, then you have to apply it to all and every form of art. For example, Christians shouldn't paint so that the secular world can see it. Where do you draw that line with that type of theology? Should then Christians also not work in secular jobs? Play secular sports or go to secular gyms? They shouldn't certainly be watching UA-cam, Facebook, or other social media. The problem with self righteous religious people is that they make rules to force guilt on people when they can not even keep those rules themselves
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Discernment is needed in all things, even when it comes to Christian music
Amen 🙏 THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH, GOD IS TRULY SPEAKING THRU YOU! I NEEDED CONFIRMATION AND THIS IS CONFIRMATION!!❤️❤️✝️✝️🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Yeah, discerning good music is included in that statement. And Christian music is usually very bad music
Dont listen to music that has themes such as fornication, drugs, murder, lying etc.
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Can i listen to yeat,2pac,biggie,ice cube??
@@kiki-rx8iwas a Christian no but 2 pac mama song is alright
The Holy Spirit speaks to you, though your conscience. Rightly said
Amen 🙏 THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH, GOD IS TRULY SPEAKING THRU YOU! I NEEDED CONFIRMATION AND THIS IS CONFIRMATION!!❤️❤️✝️✝️🤗🤗🤗🤗
Alan doesn’t know the front door from the back. He can’t even get to the point. Dances around the subject every time.
Listen to music that has a good message!
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This!!👍🏻
I think it goes without saying that certain artists consistently put out music that is ungodly. This is not to say their whole catalog is that way, but we should probably be careful with promoting their music.
Jackie Hill Perry made a live about Beyoncé and discernement in general. I thought it was fire
Amen 🙏 THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH, GOD IS TRULY SPEAKING THRU YOU❤️❤️✝️✝️🤗🤗🤗🤗
After I stopped listen to all secular music 9 months ago, I am completely free! I feel light and completely at peace. The best thing I did in 2022 was let go of secular music for good 🙏🙌
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No it’s about having discernment and choosing things that won’t cause you to stumble. There’s a reason why it’s said the eyes are the window to the soul. What you look at and give your time to are big factors that can affect your walk. The same way that you can feed your body junk and suffer from the consequences physically, you can also do that to your spirit. The Bible is clear on what’s sinful, so it makes it easy to choose what I look at/ give my time to. For example, sexual immorality. I’m not going to look at porn, listen to music about sex, read erotica etc. it’s pretty simple..ask God to guide you. The more pure your spirit is from this world, the closer and more connected you feel to God ❤️
@sierralunagaming9738
First off I’m giving my testimony, I’m not forcing my views on anyone. Secondly, what you’re saying isn’t biblical at all. You’re slapping a Bible verse at the end of your comment and you’re misinterpreting it’s original meaning. The devil is a deceiver and what may sound “innocent” to you may have other meanings and origins to someone else which is why it is urged to use DISCERNMENT when making decisions. That verse does not mean that we have the right to indulge and do whatever we want to do. Paul, the creator of that book also wrote
“I have the right to do anything,” you say-but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”-but not everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
1 Corinthians 10:23-24
So which one is it? We do have freedom in Christ but we also have to use our gift of discernment, and that goes for anything that we use or put in front of our eyes. Worldly music does not praise God, it praises things that are destructive and evil and it only makes sense to stay away from things that can only influence one negatively.
Also it is of God to work…read the book of Proverbs or go to the concordance section and look for Bible verses that have ‘work’ in it. You’ll find a ton of verses stating that working is a godly trait 🙂
Hi ❤
I stopped listening to secular music and I was way less tempted to sin. Secular music can be very triggering. I cut out secular rap all together. In the beginning I tried to listen to R&B that wasn’t negative or sexual but I eventually had to stop because it would have me reminiscing on a past relationship with someone toxic for me. I now just listen to Christian music and I much more at peace.
I feel you!
@@sierralunagaming9738 I never said you all need to stop lol. I was telling my personal experience. I don’t get on social media besides UA-cam but none of those things tempt me to sin and I don’t hang around the wrong people. I’m not saying I’m perfect but I do not live a life of willful sin out of pure love and respect for God.
@@sierralunagaming9738 also if you’re walking in righteousness then why would you want to listen to music full of sin for it replay in your mind. We have to watch what we feed our minds.
GOD BLESS YOU
God bless you ever soo well
I also agree that there are 3 categories. where I personally listen to Christian music that I consider godly (because there are Christian’s songs that I do believe are ungodly and not actually inline with what scripture teaches), I would say there is a neutral category. For example I enjoy listening to jingle bells, or ‘let it snow’ during the festive season. Or playing nursery rhymes like ‘the wheels on the bus’ with my children. To completely say there are only 2 categories,personally I think is a bit super spiritual. There are music and songs that most people probably Sing to or even hum without even realising that are indeed in the neutral lol
Great comment. I was leaning two categories, but you're absolutely right, I didn't even think about nursery rhymes and secular Christmas songs. I sing those, too. That's about as far as I'll go tho lol
Oh and don't worry about being too spiritual. We know the devil is out here working over time. My Christian walk is about a 5-6 but God really could use me at a 9 - 10 to help battle spiritual wickedness in high places.
@@loredofuego same in my case
@@linusweber9682 stay motivated! Personally, I'm tired of the occasional fails of anger or looking at pornography, but lately I've just been working to stay more filled with godly things (while living my life, of course). God is going to win in the end, I'm just trying to be a part of it.
@@loredofuego As am I
THANK YOU!!! My husband HATES that I listen to secular music! I KNOW what to listen to and what NOT to listen to. My music ranges from Big Band to Swing, to Classical, to Jazz, to old Country, Oldies, 1970's and 1980's music, the Osmonds. I keep telling him I'm a BIG GIRL, I KNOW what's good to listen to and what's NOT good to listen to. I use my discernment with my music. Some Christian music artists are starting to cross the line, so I even listen to certain Christian music as well.
No offense, but if I had to judge it sounds like you're not being submissive to your husband and you're relying too much on your own understanding. I'd pray about it. 🙏
@@loredofuego me too
@@loredofuego"No offense but it sounds like you aren't being a robot and obeying your partners ridiculous requests and instead you're thinking like a normal human being"
Are all Christians this stupid?
@@loredofuegoyou shouldnt really lean on the understanding of man and its not an issue unless it causes rhe one's around you to stumble
@@loredofuego exactly.
I can listen to classic rock all day long. It was my Era.
I believe my decernment comes from above. Some I simply won't listen to and it gets turned off.
Most, 90+% of Christian music I simply cannot listen to it. The message is mostly on, but the music is uh, 🙄 almost painful to listen to.
Love my church services, our pastor is a gifted communicator, but I wait for the music to end before I go into the service.
Yeah I agree, most Christian music just isn’t my style, but the lyrics are still great!
Finally, someone that isn’t completely insane. It’s just music, even if it’s debauchery. These people act like one music video is gonna turn you gay. Lol
Discernment is definitely needed when it comes to music bc nobody can tell me all music is mad and demonic bc that’s not true. If that’s the case there’s some Christian music that is not so Christian either as ppl think it is
We should listen to psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs...says Ephesians.
This is the only music that will be played in heaven I believe. Ask yourself does the music promote: sin like sex drugs n violence.(songs of fools says Proverbs).? If so you avoid it. I agree w Bro.Parr because neutral is lukewarm music so it depends like he said. If you have no peace about the song that is neutral because Jesus is one hundred percent the Prince of Peace...then avoid the song...where you are confused should I or should I not...avoid it. If you are one hundred percent comfy w the neutral song listen to it but still seek God and ask him to order your steps.
In the scriptures David played a Harp, That would be instrumental music. Also look up dirge
@@renebenton77 Yes Psalms 150 says let everything that has breathe praise ye the Lord ...n then it mentions the harp n other instruments. David was a man after God's own heart and he wrote Psalms 150. I know he played the harp for the Lord. The Lord gave him that talent to play the harp and David multiplied that talent by playing it unto the Lord and for his King Saul. Amen-God bless the Saints...😇😇😇🙌🙌🙌
Try listen to the power metal band: Theocracy
Then come back and edit your comment to say this will be played in Heaven too
@@PowerLord83 😂😂😂
@@neetneet978 There are three types or music Christian, Neutral, and Ungodly. As a touring musician I had to study this subject very thoroughly. Now, in saying that we should be discerning in what our ears hear and eyes see. Amen
Amen 🙏 THIS HELPED ME SO MUXH, GOD IS TRULY SPEAKING THRU YOU! I NEEDED CONFIRMATION AND THIS IS CONFIRMATION!!❤️❤️✝️✝️🤗🤗🤗🤗
I listen to most stuff, never been a negative, only those songs that are acutally good for the soul and mind are my favorite.
Also theres just so much good non Christian music.
Christian music doesnt have enough talent or skill to make at least modern music.
Theocracy is my favorite christian band. They literally helped me deepen my faith and get me closer to God, because they sing more than just praises and worship to God. They sing to show us the darkness that exist and show us what is good exist.
Yes like runaway love and battle scars etc those music was actually good music
I avoid secular music. In my opinion, most of it is ungodly.
sadly yes
I agree. There’s some secular music, like jazz, that is very neutral. Others do have ungodly lyrics.
Agreed, but I wouldn't count it as neutral. Music can affect us, positive or negative. I used to be into hardcore punk and thrash metal even for many years as a Christian, and by that I was quenching the holy spirit.
@@kildarecoot1785 can I listen to old school rnb or soul music
@@KevinKuntaI stopped listening to it because every artist I listened to promoted premarital sex, coveting, violence, cheating,idolizing money, etc. Listen to the content of each song that you listen to and be honest with yourself if it is pleasing to God's ears. This isn't just r&b. This is all genres including Christian music that can be unbiblical.
@@MsLmt100 yeah you literally right. I deleted all my R&B too I didn’t like the lyrics
@@KevinKunta Amen. All glory to Father 🙌. It is so freeing when you let go of things that keep you in bondage.
Thanks!
Awesome answer. ❤️
if it’s not glorifying God & Christ Jesus i ain’t tryna hear it , i stopped listening to secular music last year you really aren’t missing anything when u stop listening to secular music. i don’t believe that there is a neutral category it’s either light or dark
Amen! 🙏🏾
Genuine question, would you consider the song ‘Jingle bells’ ungodly. That immediately came to my head when he said neutral. It’s not Christian music but I also wouldn’t consider it ungodly.
@@xsoulbeautyx Same, not all secular music is inherently ungodly.
So major keys are good and minor keys are evil. Got it.
@@xsoulbeautyx Christmas is a pagan festival so we as believers shouldn’t be celebrating it anyways
Oh, music really has a great effect on us. Even if you think I’m smart enough to not do the things that are “preached” in the song it still leaves the print on our subconscious level. You’re not doing it now but trust me there will be a moment and greater way for the sin to enter your life. Protect your mind!
Exactly. He doesn’t know the front door from the back.
"For I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean".
Disputable issue, reliant on a Sheep's Holy Ghost Guided Personal Conviction through Prayer.
Some secular music I am fine with, such as Instrumental Drum and Bass, and I do enjoy it (so long as it wont cause a Stumble, try "Lessons Learned" by "Polaris" for an example of it.) but a lot of Secular Music I do esteem unclean, as sadly the Lyrics are often Ungodly in the Extreme (Fornication, Swearing, Revelry, Homo, Blasphemy and other such unmentionable Topics!) , and thus, I avoid it like the Plague to avoid Scorching My, admittedly somewhat weak, Conscience.
Love and Peace.
Rom 14:14. Great point btw! But there must be a limit to how far this verse can be applied, right?
@@razterizer Indeed there are Limits Brother, Two of them as far as I am personally aware (I have not been saved all that long, just over 2 Years now, and I am between Denominations (sadly, the One I was raised in (CofE) is now Completely Apostate and has become Ichabod, and I feel I can no longer be a Member, for it is no longer a church of God in My View, So I am looking for a good, solid, Biblical, Reformed (I Openly admit that I am a 5 Point Calvinist) Church now) and am relying purely on Internet Teachers of solid repute right now, so My knowledge is a little limited), there could be more, I know not.
But, from what little I have been given through the Holy Ghost, the two limits are, firstly, the Limit that is Written in the Verse itself, "but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, it is unclean" , so that limit, as we are to be separate and touch not the unclean thing (2nd Corinthians Chapter 6) , anything a Sheep esteems as unclean in His Conscience, then that Sheep must not touch it, it is unclean for them, so that is the first Limit, and we need to consider the Consciences of our Brethren, that verse does not Cover walking Uncharitably (scorching a Brothers Conscience) or Scorching our own Conscience, so there is a Limit there.
An Example is the Hyper-Disputable issue of Videogames (using this as I do not actually listen to all that much music), even in the Reformed there are Three Views on that. "Put away childish things/ You cannot be a Christian and play videogames, they are abominations" (Which I view as Legalism) "You can Play, but be careful what You put afore Your Eyes and Ears" (what I Personally Hold to) and "Play what You want!" (which I consider Antinomianism) So a Hyper Disputable for sure.
I consider most of the Legal (Forza/Gran Turismo/ GRiD, etc, so long it is ESRB E or a very Mild E-10 at worst- I go on the American ESRB ratings as I find them, often, rather more accurate than the European PEGI Ones!) Car Racing Titles to be Clean, and I engage with them, after all, "Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth" but I esteem the Violent Games to be Unclean, meaning they go beyond the Limit of that Verse, as for Me, those Games are unclean (a Screenshot is enough to make me feel very Nauseous and even Defiled!), so I avoid them like the Plague, I touch them not , so an Example there of where Romans 14 14 has a Limit, we Cannot touch that which we esteem to be unclean in our Consciences, for it is unclean to us!
Sadly, I also know that if I was in the Presence of a Fellow Sheep who esteems all Games to be Unclean (sadly, there are many even in the Reformed), I would have to throw a Towel over the Screen and Unplug the System from the Mains to avoid scorching their Conscience.
The Second Limitation is when something is Expressly Forbidden in the New Testament, (if a Forbiddance is only found in the Old Testament, such as the old food laws, then that, as part of the Mosaic covenant, was nailed to the Cross, has passed away as Christ fulfilled every last tittle and jot, and is no longer binding, but if it is repeated in the New Testament, then it is an Active Command under the Covenant of the Blood of Christ and is to be observed as best as the Sheep in Question can Possibly observe it, Strengthened through the Holy Ghost and Prayer, as it is still Binding.) , then Romans 14 14 does not cover it, it is beyond the Limit, if God has said No to it in the New Testament, then it is No. Period!
So if a Song, as, sadly, a great Number (I know it is not all, but, sadly, it often "feels" like it is all, as Sheep we are naturally sickened to the Point of Despair by how sinful this fallen world is) often do, is actively Promoting something, such as Fornication, which is Forbidden in the New Testament, than that song is not covered by Romans 14 14, because the song contains the Doctrine of Demons, because it goes against, flying in the very face of even, the Holy written word of God, and, as we cannot partake in the cup of devils (1st Corinthians chapter 10) that Song is to be Shunned and fled from as it is Ungodly and Profane, because it Promotes something that God has Forbidden in the Covenant of Christ's Blood, the New Testament.
So, Two Limits. That verse does not cover, and cannot cover, anything we Personally Esteem Unclean (Such as Violent Videogames) and anything that is openly Forbidden in the New Testament (such as Fornication) and anyting in those Categories has to be avoided, I feel.
Sorry this was a little long Winded, but I hope it explains My Mindset, and I apologise in Advance for any Wobbly Theology, as I am willing to accept Guidance there.
Basically, I agree with Pastor Parr. Christian (such as one of the Finest of the Pre 1928 Hymns) is to be Commended, Neutral (such as instrumental Drum and Bass) is Romans 14 14, while Ungodly (which, sadly, all too often contains a fair bit of so called CCM due to the Influence of Heretical Cults such as the NAR..oh Dear.. as well as most Pop Music Sadly due to the consistent theme of Promoting Fornication in much modern Pop) has to be Fled From!
Love and Peace.
Excellent job in answering this question 👏
thank you for this message.
It depends on the artist too. The music can sound neutral but if they use that satanic imagery, stay away. Most mainstream is ungodly. But I don’t believe ALL non Christian music is evil. Its a matter of conscience and staying away from music that promotes immorality or any sin.
I also say stay away from hip hop completely, even so called christian hip hop…talk about an oxymoron.
Amennnnn Alan you answered my question ❤
Thank you so much for that
Well said, Sir!
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Wisdom and discernment= The Holy Ghost!
Which he does not have
This was one of the hardest things for me2 do but just release and let go of secular music. Their are tons of Christian artist who rap about and sing about God. Just pray for discernment and pray for deliverance and he will show you. The main thing imo is are they using they’re talent to praise and worship God or is it being used 2 boast or push sinful messages
How does it feel when I go against my conscience?
I knew a woman who this was an important issue for her. She celebrated when kids threw away their rock music. She ended up divorcing her husband and marrying another man. We need to get our priorities right.
So she got a divorced cause of music? That's worse than listening to secular music if you ask me.
@@itscrisssybaby I do not know if you are being sarcastic or are missing my point. The point is missed priorities as Christians. How we treat one another and our relationships, especially marriage, are more important than what music we listen to.
@kevinstreeter6943 not trying to be sarcastic disrespectful but why would you go against the word and divorce for something other than infidelity over something the word doesn't speak directly on?
My point is priorities. I was saved before my husband and there were things I disagreed on about him. I didn't divorce him, I prayed about it and Glory to God he's been attending Bible study with me.
If we are going to be true, let's be true to his word! Not trying to sound disrespectful but your point made absolutely no sense.
@@itscrisssybaby I do not understand how you do not understand what I was saying. You are not making sense to me. Reread what I wrote.
@@kevinstreeter6943 your communication isnt clear then, why did she divorce her husband
Well said.
Amen 🙏 THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH, GOD IS TRULY SPEAKING THRU YOU! I NEEDED CONFIRMATION AND THIS IS CONFIRMATION!!❤️❤️✝️✝️🤗🤗🤗🤗
😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 he didn’t say anything
@@Hdhskayxucbs🤣😂😂😂😮💨
Great answer 💯👏👏👏
No, it’s not.
Does it build you up, help you heal and isn't contrary to scripture? Something I find convicting is stuff that's all ooh ooh baby if I can't have you I'm going to suffocate to death I can't breathe be my idol over God lol. You don't hear people call that out as much as the obvious raunchy/drugging/new age/devilish stuff. On a side note, the psalms were pretty emo/metal and therapeutic.
Don't be lukewarm
Jesus warned us about these lukewarm teacher
The Holy Ghost will not entertain any other music if it not praising God
Saints stay with the truth don't fall for anything if not true when the Holy Ghost dwell on you
I would agree thus far, but what thoughts do you have about music which is instrumental? I am not talking about techno or other ungodly "music", no, I am refering to Mozart. Is his music bad because he was a freemason?
You are applying "lukewarm" which is applied to persons to things other than persons, and this is not logical.
It shouldn’t even be a question the answer is no plan &’ simple
But look, who’s doing the video. I would fall over if he ever just said what thus sayeth the Lord
Instrumentals.....
Are good but not per se neutral
Allan I agree because I sing some times a love song to my wife of 30 years of marriage. 😂😂😂😂
I still listen to secular music I don’t see a issue with it just play the clean song
Truth
YOU ARE FEEDING YOUR FLESH YET JESUS ASK US TOO DENY OUR FLESH.WHO WILL YOU SERVE TODAY JESUS OR YOURSELF?
@@yvettevalmond2757You are very kind spreading God's word, how do i deny my flesh? ❤
@@yvettevalmond2757exactly
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for me i would think its ok if the secular music doesnnt have bad words.
what about sexual references
Dont glorify things that God hates. I feel better with christian rap and worship. Makes for a better day
If you’re not convicted then by no means can you be saved.
That question is no brainer
I do listen to what you describe as "neutral music" because it reminds me that we are surrounded by lost, hurting people. Many of them are in the same place or worse than where I was just before I got saved.
IS EITHER YOU ARE SERVING THE DEVIL OR JESUS .YOU CANT SERVE TWO MASTERS.DONT BE WISE IN YOUR OWN EYES
@@yvettevalmond2757Thank you for your comment ❤ may god bless you
GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY@@loudtopic7130
HEYYYYY, Allen. Should Christians go to exercise class that has secular music. I linedance. And I have been dealing with right or wrong for years. It's a great exercise class.
HALLELUJAH!!JESUS IS KING!!!!!!!!🙏🏽❤
When I sin in my dream,does God count it as a sin done in the natural world or should I relax??
That's a really good question. I wonder if "wet dreams" are a sin as well.
@@DS-zo8xsthey are. But those are not dreams. Those are really happening. If this is happening to you definitely have to get delivered.
Music brings
spirits if its not spiritual and will bring ungodly lust
Let everything that have breath praise ye the Lord
Love not the world
Nor the things of the world
You are new creature in Christ Jesus
Amen!
Im sure god is rocking in heaven to mettalica
So I can't listen to people like Playboi Carti, Trippie Red, and Lil uzi vert?
It's weird, I kinda just stopped listening to music altogether and I don't really miss it. Most of the music I listened to before getting saved was hip-hop, but it was all the "back pack"/"conscious hip-hop" from the 90s/early 00s, not the stuff zoomers listen to now. Admittedly, there's a lot of stuff I tried listening to now that I can't stomach anymore because of the swear words. It kinda like nails on a chalkboard now.
What about techno or rock with no lyrics?
Where in The Bible does it say If it's neutral It's good. I know The Bible says if you're not for us you're against us
Amen.
Whay about being a musician? I play secular music however i dont play any ungodly songs, ive chosen my set list carefully in order to do not sing ungodly lyrics, but thats it, i dont use drugs and i dont drink i just play and make my money, what do you think?
my conscious convects me of music movies women pictures and everything 😢
I’m just wondering if I can listen to a one particular song that motivates me but it doesn’t have God in it what shall I do
Alan doesn’t know the front door from the back. He always has to dance around the subject
Excellent explanation!!
🤣😂😂😂😂😂 he didn’t say anything
@@Proverbspsalms that’s because you weren’t listening
@@rosealexander9007 oh no I was listening- just like I’ve listen to other videos here and there, where he’s always said absolutely nothing. To those who love their sin, and love, the world, the flesh and the Devil then yes, it always appears to them that he’s saying something. Because they think they’re going to bypass God‘s word, because of what he said. But it’s not gonna happen.
@@Proverbspsalms Don’t you think you’ve put yourself on some righteous pedal stool? I don’t love sin . I love God and I understood what he said just fine. Are you born again? Or do you think you’re to righteous to be born again?
@@rosealexander9007 yes you do- and instead of asking me questions shouldn’t you be asking yourself if the person that you’re bowing down to knows what born again means? And most importantly, ask yourself do YOU know what born-again means? I already know the answer. And again - he said nothing
to understand
I disagree about rule 2. People usually feel guilty depending on the way they were taught. I came up from a strict No Tv, no music, no shorts, Apostolic church that did not even allow you to befriend those outside the church because they could make you backslide. So with that said I feel guilty all the time doing anything. I cannot even listen to the word in another church, attend another church etc without feeling guilty. Surely, this is not the work of God. So stating that if you feel guilt for listening to it that it is bad for you just seems kinda wrong. If one person feels guilty because they were raised in a strict church and the other feels no guilt because they were raised in a normal church it does not come down to the Holy Spirit and conviction it comes down to how you were taught. I do not believe there are things that are good for some and bad for others.
How do I know if I am feeling convicted?
Can I listen to a songs containing swearing?
Amen I will stop listening to that type of music ❤
Do whatever you feel brings you closee to god❤ love tou you
So if someone says listening to WAP does it bother their conscience then it's not a sin for them to listen to it?
Can I listen to xxx as a christian?
Answer, yes, to all type of music.
All music is art.
Otherwise, should Christians visit museums that have secular art?
I mean is the host going to class art paintings into the same 3 classes, lol?
What about all the Renaissance art showing the cardinals who we know had stds. Can Christians go see those paintings when visiting those art museums?
Ok, so just listening to Gregorian chants will work then i presume ?
Is it a sin to make love songs
I would not recommend Madonna or Bionce
sadly, there are a whole lot more...
I feel like people should be allowed to listen to whatever music they want to and I feel like a religion should not be one to dictate that like. For example, some of these rules can kind of conflict with certain musics. For example, there can be music that talks about someone losing a love. One or family members, friends, etcetera. And it just so happens to be a rap mudick. I can go on and on, but I'm not going to.
What is the passage that says if it goes against your conscience is a sin for you?
1 Corinthians 6:12
Great answer brother Allen. I love to listen to instrumental fusion jazz, nu jazz etc when I’m not listening to classical worship song from the 90’s and back or hymns. For non-Christian music the lyrics is not important but the melody is. For Christian music the lyrics are very important and the melody is secondary as it is a means to deliver the theological lyrics to the heart of the worshipper and the to be projected to God.
Is it okay to listen to Christian rock? Or neutral rock? Or even metal? If it is not promoting any sin in the lyrics is it okay?
I have a couple artists who are promoting sin in some of their songs but some of the songs are clean in the lyrics. Should I keep listening to the clean ones?
The real answer is why do you care whether it does or doesn’t just listen to whatever you like it doesn’t make you a horrible person it makes you human
i want to listen to rap but i’m not sure what artist would be good for that anyone got ideas
eminem tupac biggie smalld whatever i dont know rap
Dunno...... if you study enough... all non christian is ungodly even some christian music is ungodly........
There are only two categories:
Light & Darkness
Simple .
Righteousness & Unrighteousness
Holy & Profane
i agree !
How about the national anthem?
So purely instrumental music belongs to the darkness? As of music with lyrics, I tend to agree. But there are exceptions, like nursery rhymes and such.
Always ask yourself, "would Jesus listen to that song"? See 1 Cor 6:12.
Well I have my own classification of music - music that's good, Music that's mediocre and music that is s***. And trust me when I say that those lines cross a lot In the realm of secular and religious music.
There is no neutral or Gray in God's world You're either with him or against him
Such is also the case for lots of Christian music.
I believe what had been adressed as "neutral" was something that was made by an artist that did not per se believe in the LORD but would adress something noble, such as Richard Wagner.
But can you listen to it like Ghost
What category is Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven?
Good question. I think Allan should be careful not to create categories the Bible doesnt make
So you done with the national Anthem I suppose?
Also pray for my daughter she is 2 , they are teaching her songs at her daycare , like twinkle twinkle, old Macdonald, and the wheel on the bus..
I think classical nursary rhymes are quite ok.
Is this supposed to be funny or is this a real concern?
@@razterizer yeah
I'd say instrumental or classical music is ok, but secular and even some CCM music is more worldly than Christian now.
I agree
That's the thing though. Different Christians have different views on what consistitutes "ungodly." One may see a radio pop song about teen love as harmless. Another may see it as lustful sin. I've met people that felt any and all secular music was inherently sinful, no matter what it was saying. If it wasn't about God, it was sinful. All that to say there really is no universal measuring stick for secular music as it pertains to "godliness." This is coming from both a Christian and obsessive music nerd, so y'all just do y'all.
I'm really struggling with replacing some of the music I've listened to for 40 years. I've liked my parents 70s rock and my gens 80s rock/metal. I've found one group with a Christian message and that's it. Thanks for this video it definitely gives me a biblical standard.
This is a slippery slope, brother. And judging from the comments, people are receiving your message in error. The devil masquerades as an angel of light. Some of the best "neutral" music was made through demonic influence by ungodly artists.
Plus, „neutral music“ isn’t real. Music will always affect us in some way.
He’s sugarcoating this!
Can Christians make music that is both gospel and also neutral?
I say ask God first, and see what he says. He might say it’s okay for a specific amount of His children to do so because He trusts them. :)
@@amaryadanae ,thank you Amarya.
@@strawberryhappiness1468 i wouldnt call it neutral.
@@linusweber9682 , I'm just curious as to why you wouldn't call some music neutral? I'm just curious. I ask also because I want to know from a biblical standpoint too.
@@strawberryhappiness1468 Music does carry a message, it can be stuck in your life, even many Christian songs.. often for the negative... if they are just sad or angry or teaching lies...
What if you don't like the way Christian music sounds? Not that you have a problem with the lyrics, it's just that it's in this same generic genre that is not appealing?
Especially if you like rock, or rap, it's hard finding songs that are truly of God. I play guitar and rock is my preferred genre, looking at all the secular artists I do notice a pattern of ungodly spiritual undertones in all the music. It's depressing not being able to even play because I don't want to listening and learn a secular song. But at the same time, Christian music is not appealing to play.
Their are tons of good Christian artist bro just pray 2 God that he reveals them to you. I thought the same thing and it was hard to give up secular music but their out their just hidden
@@YxnginJesusLovesU thank you for the reminder to put it in Gods hands. That's something I have a hard time doing.
I just won an argument yesterday with a girl who claims that all rock, hard/alt rock, and metal is Satan worship. Perfect timing with this video.
i dont know anyone who believes that...
You won an argument? That shouldn't be the goal.
With it's long history of satanic themes, Hard Rock and Metal are often guilty by association.
@@loredofuego Sadly, yes. I do have a great liking for the neoclassical subgenre tho
@@loredofuego guilty by association does not align with biblical truths, like at all. God doesn’t judge the actions of one person based on the actions of another. He does however judge the intentions of each and every heart.
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can i listen to adele?
can i listen to adele?
How out of touch can modern Christianity get? I understand how negative music should be avoided but neutral music? Not everything has to be holy all the time 24/7.
I love the "neutral" category. Especially pure instrumental music. It can mean whatever I need it to.
I think you would know in your heart if its bad for your soul
Slayer!!!!!!!!!!
Deicide!!!!!
There's nothing "Christian" about MOST of this Christian music!!!!!!!!!! I don't see it as ANY BETTER than secular music! In fact, most of it is WORSE!!!!!!! "Christian music" lulls people into the sense that it's pure and of God, and it speaks of Godly things, when it DOESN'T! Some of the things said are DISTORTIONS of God's Truth at the least. At the worst, it's pure blasphemy!
At least with secular music, you know what you're getting. Some of it is benign enough so you can overlay Christian values on top of it as you're listening. Some of it is simply neutral music that doesn't say anything bad and is performed by people who may not be Christians, but they're still decent, moral people. You can't say that about some "Christian music".
Just had this discussion at Bible study Wednesday. Dude was talking about how he watched the grammys and was disgusted by the music and I said you would be disgusted by gospel music if you actually knew how those artists lived.
@@itscrisssybaby Not only that, but I've heard industry insiders say that all secular AND Christian music is prayed over by Satan worshipers. Don't laugh! I believe it! Many people you wouldn't believe are into that ARE! They KNOW that there is GREAT POWER in Satanism! Those people want the quick and easy access to power, but what they don't realize is that power is but a TINY FRACTION of God's power! Many CEOs are into it, and even world leaders and our Congress members are practitioners! We are told/commanded to be aware of Satan's devices! Be aware of these truths!
AMEN!!!
@@timfurnier7061 Very few Christian music is worth listen to. Certainly not all. But we have to be cautious, I have agreement
@@timfurnier7061 Yeah, I am a hymn singer myself... you have a point brother.
Is it okay to listen to music that's not about God but doesn't sear words or talk about anything bad for example Dendelions
@@sierralunagaming9738 thank you so much
Sex drugs and rock and roll.
Even neutral music is laced with poison
Neutral music doesn't exist tbh. Musical will affect us one way or another.
The problem with most music is that it appeals to the flesh with it's sensuality (the beat and some hedonistic lyrics)! That should be ANATHEMA to a Christian!!!!!! God says over and over again in His Bible that we are SPIRITUAL beings trapped in physical bodies. We are to DENY the body in order to aspire to a higher spiritual level. Satan CONFOUNDS our walk with Jesus by appealing to our fleshly nature. Through music, he reminds us that WE ARE carnal beings, and he deceives us into thinking we should simply enjoy all the pleasure that our physical bodies can provide us. That is ANTITHETICAL to God's Kingdom!
Is it just through secular music or a variety of other things. Let's not give Satan to much credit now.
@@CLDJ227 No, it's about anything that SENSUALIZES a person. That can apply to Christian music as well! That's the argument AGAINST Christian Rock and ESPECIALLY Christian Rap, and I am in complete agreement with that!
Don't dismiss the power of Satan!! When you do that, you play into his hands just like when he convinces people he doesn't exist. Satan has tremendous power! He has the power to deceive us into turning over MORE POWER to him by convincing us to do things which are in AGREEMENT with him. When you do that, you give authority over yourself to him just as Adam did in the Garden of Eden. Also, just as there are generational blessings, there are generational CURSES. Satan has authority over family lines until that authority is broken at the cross, but still we must pray against it!
Satan is not a joke! He has GREAT power, but he is a DEFEATED FOE.......BUT we must assume the power and AUTHORITY of Christ in order to defeat him. He's defeated, but we must stand on that truth! "Apart from God, we can do nothing."
@@timfurnier7061 I'm with ya overall. But I would not object against anything that is classified rock. See tunes like Satriani's summer song... an amplified guitar version of Mozart!
1 Corinthians 6:12
Ask yourself, would Christ listen to that? If not, then you shouldn't listen to either, amen? :)
As a Christian musician, I am always attacked by Christians for performing music that isn't directly praise and worship.
But to me, if I shouldn't play music that is secular, then that would also mean that Christians shouldn't also be actors acting in non Christian film productions either. Don't get me wrong, I don't play music that goes against God or how a Christian should live. But to say a Christian musician shouldn't play any secular music at all, then you have to apply it to all and every form of art. For example, Christians shouldn't paint so that the secular world can see it. Where do you draw that line with that type of theology? Should then Christians also not work in secular jobs? Play secular sports or go to secular gyms? They shouldn't certainly be watching UA-cam, Facebook, or other social media. The problem with self righteous religious people is that they make rules to force guilt on people when they can not even keep those rules themselves
Just listen to Godly music nothing else, neutral n conscience has a very thin boundary line to secular