Are they a wolf in sheeps clothes?
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I have had this happen too, I dont know how it comes off as a surprise to people. It truly is an eye roll moment, how did they not see it coming? I put it on lack of discernment or perhaps they have grown up in this generation where that is the norm and its no longer looked at as effeminate behavior.
It was a general question just to bring out conversation.
It isnt the songs that are typically the problem. Most are so theologically bare that most modern churches accept their songs. I have listened to songs from all 3. The songs I have heard will not lead anyone astray but that is what they are designed to be. As the songs are linked to these churches. So people naturally who love the songs are drawn to listen to messages of the churches. And the church's message are what is often considered non-biblical. If you take this position then this is like a covert operation.
Just how threatening or dangerous must be decided by each individual.
It isnt the songs that are typically the problem. Most are so theologically bare that most modern churches accept their songs. I have listened to songs from all 3. The songs I have heard will not lead anyone astray but that is what they are designed to be. As the songs are linked to these churches. So people naturally who love the songs are drawn to listen to messages of the churches. And the church's message are what is often considered non-biblical. If you take this position then this is like a covert operation.
Just how threatening or dangerous must be decided by each individual.
Not to get bogged down on lyrics because most of their songs are very shallow. It was a general question to bring about conversation. Maybe someone has good evidence of lyrics being badly proclaimed. I personally do not. The music I heard sounds just as simple compared to all other modern Christian music. The problem lies in should the church see these bands as tools that lead people to the teachings of those churches and how dangerous that is.
Many of the songs these groups sing and have enamoured were original songs by Michael W. Smith, Russ Taff, and from the Bill Gaither singers. I absolutely do not believe that MWS.Taff, or Gaither are twisting scripture. But my biggest issue towards Hillsong and Bethel are Brian Houston and Bill Johnson. I won't go into detail about either of these men. If we remove the Pastors from the equation, their songs are pretty awesome.
The only thing that represents literal and accurate Christian theology is singularly the Bible. The end.
That being said, if you're going to judge which music qualifies as anointed soley off of the premise of how closely it parrots Bible verses, then all lyrics that don't quote the Bible verbatim are literally inaccurate. Why stop with music, though. Nearly everything else in the entire world doesn't quote the Bible including books, movies, tv shows, school, sports, the government, clothing brands, advertisements, even the church itself many times and the list never ends. Every idle world is not Biblical.
I think we are in the world and though we are not conforming this world, the implication isn't that we bury our heads in the sand and try to ignore everything. God created this world for us to enjoy and He created us to love one another and live in peace.
So I think that it's a matter of personal conscience what music you want to listen to. Don't let people convince you that you're on a path to hell because you're listening to Hillsong. Amazing.
That being said, if you're going to judge which music qualifies as anointed soley off of the premise of how closely it parrots Bible verses, then all lyrics that don't quote the Bible verbatim are literally inaccurate. Why stop with music, though. Nearly everything else in the entire world doesn't quote the Bible including books, movies, tv shows, school, sports, the government, clothing brands, advertisements, even the church itself many times and the list never ends. Every idle world is not Biblical.
I think we are in the world and though we are not conforming this world, the implication isn't that we bury our heads in the sand and try to ignore everything. God created this world for us to enjoy and He created us to love one another and live in peace.
So I think that it's a matter of personal conscience what music you want to listen to. Don't let people convince you that you're on a path to hell because you're listening to Hillsong. Amazing.
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I am ordained, yes. And joining this site was contingent because of this Covid-19. I rather enjoy seeing everyone's views, even those who purposely attack others for their beliefs. It has opened my eyes to many things. One being, how many use God as a platform to tear other Believers down. The other being, more insight to the specifics of Doctrines I have only been aware of and not familiar with. It definitely is an eye opener. Makes me wonder if we cannot get along on a silly internet platform, how do we think we are getting along in Heaven. Which furthers that thought that some here most likely believe they "are the only one's" who are going to Heaven. And that saddens me because they have fooled themselves by their own Doctrine which "does not" match the Doctrine Jesus Preached!