Is it wrong for Christians to listen to Christmas music?

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Without calling me an idiot let me explain. Christmas true meaning is about the birth of Jesus, and there many songs about that and may churches sing it and its fine. However there are other songs about Santa Claus and winter that have nothing to do with Jesus. Many Christians feel that people put more emphasis on Santa Claus than on Jesus during Christmas. This is what I'm asking, is it wrong to listen to those christian songs. None of them are bad and is very cheerful
 
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'is very cheerful' indeed... :rolleyes:

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jsmoove said:
Without calling me an idiot let me explain. Christmas true meaning is about the birth of Jesus, and there many songs about that and may churches sing it and its fine. However there are other songs about Santa Claus and winter that have nothing to do with Jesus. Many Christians feel that people put more emphasis on Santa Claus than on Jesus during Christmas. This is what I'm asking, is it wrong to listen to those christian songs. None of them are bad and is very cheerful
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They may not be wrong but I wouldn't call them 'christian' just ...wintry songs.
 
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REJOICE IN THE TRUTH. not in the worldly. there is remember PEACE, JOY and RIGHTEOUSNESS in CHRIST JESUS. not from the world. fun and games and lies and larks and fleshly activities are ..... well, .... read in the NT what the carnal things are (they're not for ekklesia to partake in a carnal way.)

God totally understands children who have been raised on this wicked earth and society.
He knows they are almost never trained nor taught right.
So, if a child anytime in their life turns to God to Find Him and to DO WHAT HE SAYS, even if it takes decades, God will save him from all sin as well as from everything that is carnal. ( although not without trials and tribulation)
 
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kaylagrl

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Some Christians can be too legalistic, full of rules. White Christmas and I'll Be Home for Christmas and the like,nothing wrong with them. I dont pay much attention to Santa songs, I never grew up with Santa in the house we knew Christmas was about Jesus birth,whatever the actual date was. Enjoy Christmas carols and celebrate Christs birth the same way the angels did on that night.
 
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No. I feel it isnt wrong. As long as we stay to biblical truth about the worship of our Lords Birth and that God came in the flesh to be born and then redeem us through Christ Jesus.
I love the songs like Santa Claus is coming to town and I am dreaming of a White Christmas. But when the world thinks more about the Christmas Party and not the Christ Child, that is when there is a problem. Its what we prioritize, and where we focus our thoughts and hearts on.
 
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jsmoove dear, the Lord Jesus gives us eternal life and liberty to express our thanks to Him in everything we do. Any music that allows your spirit to rejoice and causes you to want to express your gladness and praise to the Lord for Who He is not only "right" - it's EXCELLENT! It doesn't have to be so-called "Christian" music.

That's like saying only singers and musicians under a so-called "Christian" music label are the only true believers in the music industry. We know for a fact there are many under the Christian music label who are NOT serving God in the least, but are only performing for the money.

God knows your heart. Do everything with the Christ Jesus the Lord and you won't go wrong. Jesus won't misguide you. Rest in Him.

And when other Christians tell you it IS wrong, then ask them if they only eat in Christian restaurants, only watch Christian television, only purchase products, houses, cars, etc. from Christian sellers, only wear Christian brand clothing, work only for a Christian boss, etc. You get the idea. We live in the world but we are not OF it, says the Word of God. You are set free in Christ Jesus to enjoy your abundant life in Him.
 
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Tintin

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Non-Christian Christmas songs aren't wrong so much as they're generally rather shallow and dull. And most of the time the lyrics and musicianship leave much to be desired.
 
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kaylagrl said:
Some Christians can be too legalistic, full of rules.
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...and some (many, unfortunately) professing Christians regularly and wrongly equate obedience to Christ and His Word with "legalism".
 
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kaylagrl

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...and some (many, unfortunately) professing Christians regularly and wrongly equate obedience to Christ and His Word with "legalism".
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So singing White Christmas will send me to hell?! I am not legalistic but I have been accused of being so.I'd appreciate you not judge me till you know me. Singing Christmas carols or other songs that dont have Jesus name in them is not a sin.If that is so I hope you're not guilty of the sin of singing Happy Birthday to anyone! But ask the crowd on another thread when I said a Christian should not drink alcohol if they think I'm not legalistic. They handed me my derriere!!
 
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So singing White Christmas will send me to hell?! I am not legalistic but I have been accused of being so.I'd appreciate you not judge me till you know me. Singing Christmas carols or other songs that dont have Jesus name in them is not a sin.If that is so I hope you're not guilty of the sin of singing Happy Birthday to anyone! But ask the crowd on another thread when I said a Christian should not drink alcohol if they think I'm not legalistic. They handed me my derriere!!
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Hi, kaylagrl.

Who said anything about hell? Certainly not me. Also, how can you possibly be accusing me of "judging you" when you're the one who introduced the term "legalistic" into this conversation? Anyhow, what I was actually addressing is how many people (I wasn't singling you out, but simply using your comment to make a point of my own) equate anything that has to do with obedience to such things as "rules" and "legalism". Christ is the author of eternal salvation to all those who obey Him (Hebrews 5:9) and we'd all be wise to remember the same.
 
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legalism comes into play when people start adding rules to christianity. like the morons in the no drinking threads, or the no magic tricks thread. I lump in all the anti-holidays people there too.
 
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Defeatist1128

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I personally don't find it bad or wrong to listen to any type of music. Music is purely a source of entertainment. I listen to Christian music, secular music and even a little bit of Satanic/anti-Christian music. To me the only way music can be a bad thing is if you let the lyrics change your relationship with God. I personally don't pay attention to lyrics. Not because I don't want them to change me, but simply because I listen to the overall sound of the music including the vocals, but minus the lyrics. If that makes sense.... lol.
 
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JesusistheChrist

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Nautilus said:
legalism comes into play when people start adding rules to christianity. like the morons in the no drinking threads, or the no magic tricks thread. I lump in all the anti-holidays people there too.
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Ironically, with this response, you violated some of your own "rules" as listed in your "HOW TO BECOME A LEGALIST" graphic in your signature.

That irony aside, God specified what His "holidays/holy days" are in His Word and "Christ Mass" isn't listed among the same. Anyhow, I'm not "anti-holidays", but only "anti-pagan originated holidays". Just for the record.
 
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JesusistheChrist said:
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That irony aside, God specified what His "holidays/holy days" are in His Word and "Christ Mass" isn't listed among the same. Anyhow, I'm not "anti-holidays", but only "anti-pagan originated holidays". Just for the record.
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Yea...what He said!
 
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kaylagrl

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Hi, kaylagrl.

Who said anything about hell? Certainly not me. Also, how can you possibly be accusing me of "judging you" when you're the one who introduced the term "legalistic" into this conversation? Anyhow, what I was actually addressing is how many people (I wasn't singling you out, but simply using your comment to make a point of my own) equate anything that has to do with obedience to such things as "rules" and "legalism". Christ is the author of eternal salvation to all those who obey Him (Hebrews 5:9) and we'd all be wise to remember the same.
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No by legalistic I meant that there are those who count almost everything a sin.Listening to Christmas carols that are not church hymns are not a sin.I do not mean that following the Word is legalistic.I dont believe that way at all.Somehow I think we misunderstood each other.
 
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Tintin

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Nautilus said:
legalism comes into play when people start adding rules to christianity. like the morons in the no drinking threads, or the no magic tricks thread. I lump in all the anti-holidays people there too.
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Good points, mate, and I totally agree, but let's leave the names at the door, okay?
 
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JesusistheChrist said:
Ironically, with this response, you violated some of your own "rules" as listed in your "HOW TO BECOME A LEGALIST" graphic in your signature.

That irony aside, God specified what His "holidays/holy days" are in His Word and "Christ Mass" isn't listed among the same. Anyhow, I'm not "anti-holidays", but only "anti-pagan originated holidays". Just for the record.
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Not sure if providing examples of legalism lumps me in with them but wherever your logic takes you feel free to go there.

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Good points, mate, and I totally agree, but let's leave the names at the door, okay?
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Fair point.
 
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If you are for Christ you are not a pagan, amen. If you are celebrating the birth of Christ you are not celebrating paganism.
 
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JesusistheChrist

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kaylagrl said:
No by legalistic I meant that there are those who count almost everything a sin.Listening to Christmas carols that are not church hymns are not a sin.I do not mean that following the Word is legalistic.I dont believe that way at all.Somehow I think we misunderstood each other.
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Hi, kaylagrl.

Due to the nature of my business, I regularly work with this nation's military veterans at different VA Hospitals. A few weeks ago, while working at a VA Hospital in Pennsylvania, I was forced to work in an area which was only a few feet away from a programmable electric piano which continually looped and played the same exact songs. I was literally force fed a loop of only 4 songs for 8 straight hours and the 4 songs were the following:

O Christmas tree
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Deck the Halls
White Christmas

For me, it was like the Chinese water torture. Aside from the fact that what I endured was basically a brainwashing assault upon my own mind, I literally had to "cast down" those songs AFTER I left that facility as they were being replayed in my mind as I was seeking to do such things as PRAY and MEDITATE UPON GOD'S WORD.

Anyhow, I'm very careful about what I listen to because there is a Spirit of Christ and there also is a "spirit of this world". Personally, I choose and embrace the former (Christ) and totally shun the latter (world) when possible.
 
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