Christian Music ~ Lyrics and Mp3'sTrue Christian MusicMine too. And praise the Lord that He can use anything, even a PK convention, to accomplish His will! It's interesting that you say "They just say it because they feel it is the right thing to do." So you're saying that they're reacting on a feeling, an emotion. And what is it that the modern CCM, pentecostal, charasmatic movements are focusing the most on? Feelings and emotions. Hmm..... Think there's a connection there? Right. But the NT doesn't give any exceptions to being holy and separated. Valid point. But buildings are hardly something that anyone is going to use as a witnessing tool. I can't remember the last time I heard anyone say "You should get saved because of our building." But music is used as a witnessing tool, thus there is a difference. A biker could believe he's doing right, just as you could believe you're doing right, just as I could believe I'm doing right. What we believe isn't important - what God says is what's important. This biker may have a very fruitful ministry, and may see many saved. Praise the Lord for that. But that doesn't necessarily mean that he is doing the right thing. He may be doing a good thing, but He needs to be doing the best thing in order to be doing the right thing. I've got nothing against hogs, and as far as I know there's nothing in the Bible that could be taught as a principle against them. So using them as a point of commonality is fine. After that, the discussion should focus solely on Jesus, not something like "You should be saved because Jesus rode a hog."
Would it be acceptable if his style didn't change? So, even though the exact words aren't found in Scripture, the principle is, so we know that defiling the body is bad. Same thing with this. The exact words "God doesn't like to be praised with CCM" aren't in the Bible, but the principles are, so we know we shouldn't do it. You're still not answering the question. Why does He even need to turn it into something that glorifies Him? It should glorify Him already. Praise the Lord! The liberals do more damage to Christianity that most non-Christians do. :x Ok, the volume deal is a bit silly, but I still think you need to address the studies of violent, rebellious behavior as they relate to music styles. That is not a silly point at all. Just like I believe you are making excuses so that you can continue listening to music that satisfies your feelings and emotions. All those people may very well be, and probably are, saved. I'm sure there is some difference in the lives they live now as compared to how they used to live. But I have no reason whatsoever to think that the music they listened to was any different from the kind that they sing now, except that the word "Jesus" wouldn't have been found in any of the songs. Music may be how they tell themselves that they are praising and serving God. But they're kidding themselves if they think they're not motivated by the self-gratification they receive, the entertainment they provide, and the money they make. Do I think these folks are not saved? Not necessarily. I can't know for sure. God knows. Do I think they are in the wrong? Absolutely. |
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