So many people have told me if your christian you have to listen to strickly gospel but idk if thats true or not.....so i was wonderin if it was true or not
Hello countrychick; as Christians we should listen to God- honouring music. Such as spiritual songs, psalms, and hymns.
Now does a Christian have to listen to spiritual music? No, because Christians still have free will.
But also understand that God's Holy word exhorts us strongly to listen to spiritual music and songs:
Ephesians 5:18-21 KJV
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; [19]
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; [20] Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; [21] Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Colossians 3:15-17 KJV
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. [16] Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. [17] And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
As a born again child of God; you should want to listen to music that honours your Heavenly Father and that gives Glory to His Name.
Plus, it is very good for your spirit.
On the contrary; carnal and worldy music (rap, rock, dancehall, meatal, country, pop, etc.) will not benefit your spirit, but will do damage to your spiritual walk and life.
Remember what Paul said concerning all things:
1 Corinthians 6:12 KJV
All things are lawful unto me,
but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me,
but I will not be brought under the power of any.
1 Corinthians 10:23 KJV
All things are lawful for me,
but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, [/B]but all things edify not.
All things are lawful for you; but all things are not expedient and all things certainly do not edify.
Even though we have Christian liberty; we still must use discernment. Keeping those two Scriptures in mind will be a help to you.
Moderation is also important for the born again Christian to practice in his life.
Another rule that is good to follow is whether or not what you are doing or listening to brongs glory to God Almighty.
1 Corinthians 10:30-32 KJV
For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? [31]
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. [32] Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: