Is there such a thing as "Real Christian Music?"
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Music type/style is a question of personal choice. Music is a gift from God; it should be used to glorify God. The proper kind of music is that which inspires worship of God in the hearts of singers/listeners.
In today’s world, we as a culture tend to have music as a backdrop to life. We often have music playing quietly in our homes, cars, shops, (even elevators?) etc. We carry music players with us as we walk around. Music ‘speaks’ to the listener in a different path from words & sentences.
What we listen to affects our thoughts and moods. The content of all this we which we have surrounded ourselves matters greatly.
But our preferences can vary greatly. A preacher I admire once stated that there are no intrinsically bad music styles, but there are very destructive lyrics.
What we listen to affects our thoughts and moods. The content of all this we which we have surrounded ourselves matters greatly.
But our preferences can vary greatly. A preacher I admire once stated that there are no intrinsically bad music styles, but there are very destructive lyrics.
I have seen churches split apart though due to musical choices and even to if can use any electrical instruments in worship
That is why really like the classic Hymns, as they seem to have much better theology in their wording , but also do like Christian contemporary, and Elvis Gospel
Should Christian music emulate the music of the world? This morning, my nephew sent me a link. It was a song that had Christian lyrics, but the overall sound was indistinguishable from what you would hear in a bar. The singer sounded angry and defiant - like what used to be played on the rock radio stations in the 1990s. I grew up in the church, and before the category of "Contemporary Christian Music" came along, there was a distinct difference in the music we heard in God's house and the music of the world.
I've been thinking on this for a few months now. I've been trying to find more hymns and I'm trying to really separate worship music from inspirational music. I've noticed that a lot of contemporary Christian music can be self-centered... and I want more music that is centered on the Lord.
Example Dead Man Walking by Jeremy Camp. This song and many has a lot of "me"and "I". .. so maybe this would be inspirational vs worship
Freedom was something I never found
Trying to find six feet underground
Under the weight of all of my sin
Fighting the fight that I couldn't win
Then You rescued me
And now I can breathe
I was a dead man walking
Until I was a man walking with you
I was a blind man falling
Until I felt the life you're calling me to
Example Dead Man Walking by Jeremy Camp. This song and many has a lot of "me"and "I". .. so maybe this would be inspirational vs worship
Freedom was something I never found
Trying to find six feet underground
Under the weight of all of my sin
Fighting the fight that I couldn't win
Then You rescued me
And now I can breathe
I was a dead man walking
Until I was a man walking with you
I was a blind man falling
Until I felt the life you're calling me to
Elvis Gospel is top notched the man was gifted to sing, and his greatest performance were when he put his heart and soul into Gospel, and Dc Talk same thing
Hank Williams was like that, too.
I am a proponent of classic gospel. I do not allow Christian "rock & roll" or contemporary. We have a music director and a full choir.
That is fine, as this would fall under preferences and convictions, not one solutions fits all Christian. We did have at one time 4 separate worship leaders, and each one did a different style, as one was contemporary, one classic Hymns, another more rock beat etc so if one did not like the worship style for that service, do not criticize it, but support the one you preferred
This opens another door. Music is a powerful art form, but some artists promote messages and values that conflict with Christianity. As believers, we are called to be discerning about the media and influences we allow into our hearts and minds.
As Christians, it is important to evaluate the entertainment we consume based on the principles outlined in the Bible. One such principle can be found in Philippians 4:8, which encourages believers to focus on what is noble and praiseworthy.
Should the church recognize those people who abuse drugs and alcohol by singing their lyrics in church ??????
Elvis was a drug addict. Elvis’ blood was found to contain very high levels of the opiates Dilaudid, Percodan, Demerol, and codeine — as well as Quaaludes.
Willie Nelson has smoked pot for 60 years.
Johnny Cash carried drugs in his guitar case and was arrested several times.
Another principle to consider is found in 1 Corinthians 10:23, which reminds us to evaluate whether the entertainment we consume edifies or enslaves us.
I am not demanding anything............just asking the question!
I would tend to say taht would be valid objections to having their recordings played at church. but the Christian is free to choose what would allow for themselves at home, in the car driving etc
I agree. I was referring to "Church only". I or no one else can regulate what a person listens to on their on......but we as church leaders can certainly suggest.