The link is meant to be humorous.
It's a good topic because you care what God thinks and are honestly looking for answers.
Take care my friend.
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It's a good topic because you care what God thinks and are honestly looking for answers.
Take care my friend.
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YouOnlyLiveTwice
Guest
I remember that kind of music growing up. Definitely the devils music hahaMy post wasn't directed to you or your music. I've heard electronica before and enjoyed some of it. I have yet to listen to yours. I will check that out.
What came to mind earlier was when I studied this subject long ago. I had a lot of vinal that I threw away to start over again.
Music lyrics are subject to the word of God. The music (tunes) however are a little more subjective since we don't have samples, even of the Psalms .
Then we should look at the biblical principles that apply to all things in life to determine for ourselves.
'Whatsoever ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
That said, there are some genres that are obvious. You aren't into this, but I've heard things friends sent me before that were called Christian metal, etc.
You just can't put lipstick on a pig and make it pretty. Lol
Samples of the Devil's music
It’s what I listened to before Christ.
She was in NE Ohio, the last I knew she was no longer a solo act, and her popularity was falling fast in the area. I have no idea what has happened since as I have not heard of her in a long tme.
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YouOnlyLiveTwice
Guest
I think how Satan influences people is largely a mystery, but if he indeed has influence over what people do as Scripture seems to suggest (people are walking according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air - Ephesians 2:2) then I think it wouldn't be strange to assume that any music produced that is contrary to what is upheld in Scripture could be "the Devil's music". IE. it is influenced by him for some intended purpose.
1 John 5:17-19 says,
"17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness."
The implication being that the whole world lies under the sway of the Devil (as is expressed in other translations). The Devil touches people and influences them to wicked acts and the whole world lies in this wickedness. As such, it seems logical to me that music would be something that is within this realm of wickedness that people operate in.
1 John 5:17-19 says,
"17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness."
The implication being that the whole world lies under the sway of the Devil (as is expressed in other translations). The Devil touches people and influences them to wicked acts and the whole world lies in this wickedness. As such, it seems logical to me that music would be something that is within this realm of wickedness that people operate in.
Y
YouOnlyLiveTwice
Guest
Thanks YOLT, I heard some of your songs on the Music Forum and appreciate your feedback.
I trust you noticed my thread on the Music Forum and hope you will review the rest of my songs either here or there.
TTYL
I agree that lyrics which contradict Biblical morality indicate a demonic song that should not be purchased or even listened to if possible.
An example in my experience was "Tonight's the Night" by Rod Stewart. It took several plays before it dawned on me that the singer sought to seduce the girl, so although I liked it instrumentally, I deleted it from my playlist.
The world has their style of music according to worldliness and the flesh.
I can understand some people like their style of music but do not worship God to the style of music of the world.
Use that music to tell the truth but not to worship God.
Will you sing praises to God by death metal and gangster rap.
Bye Bye Miss American Pie by Don Mclean
The transition from the 1950's golden years to the 1960's counter culture movement that had a negative impact on society.
Which caused increased selfishness, arrogance, immorality, decline in Christianity, and rebelliousness among children.
Music had a big influence on them and was kind of like their savior and comfort.
Pro 30:11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
Pro 30:12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
Pro 30:13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
Pro 30:14 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
The last generation before Jesus takes over the world.
Bye Bye Miss American Pie
A long, long time ago
I can still remember how that music
Used to make me smile
And I knew if I had my chance
That I could make those people dance
"The 1950's".
Did you write the book of love
And do you have faith in God above
If the Bible tells you so?
Now, do you believe in rock 'n' roll
Can music save your mortal soul
And can you teach me how to dance real slow?
"Where they reverenced God and the Bible as priority".
Well, I know that you're in love with him
'Cause I saw you dancin' in the gym
You both kicked off your shoes
Man, I dig those rhythm and blues
I was a lonely teenage bronckin' buck
With a pink carnation and a pickup truck
But I knew I was out of luck
The day the music died
"The 1950's sock hop".
Now, for ten years we've been on our own
And moss grows fat on a rollin' stone
But that's not how it used to be
"Basically isolated from society that did not approve of them and the nation divided".
"Where in the 1950's they were united".
When the jester sang for the king and queen
In a coat he borrowed from James Dean
And a voice that came from you and me
Oh, and while the king was looking down
The jester stole his thorny crown
The courtroom was adjourned
No verdict was returned
"Bob Dylan and his protest messages which shined with no problem".
And while Lenin read a book on Marx
A quartet practiced in the park
And we sang dirges in the dark
The day the music died
"Dirges- a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite".
"A mournful song, piece of music, or sound".
The players tried for a forward pass
With the jester on the sidelines in a cast
Now, the halftime air was sweet perfume
While sergeants played a marching tune
We all got up to dance
Oh, but we never got the chance
'Cause the players tried to take the field
The marching band refused to yield
Do you recall what was revealed
The day the music died?
"The sergeants is the Beatles".
"The players are the main players of the game with the marching band supporting them".
"But the players could not take the field for now the marching band are the main players".
Oh, and there we were all in one place
A generation lost in space
With no time left to start again
"Woodstock, a generation lost and confused which there was no reversal for the movement became too popular".
So, come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Jack Flash sat on a candlestick
'Cause fire is the Devil's only friend
Oh, and as I watched him on the stage
My hands were clenched in fists of rage
No angel born in Hell
Could break that Satan spell
And as the flames climbed high into the night
To light the sacrificial rite
I saw Satan laughing with delight
The day the music died
"The Rolling Stones".
I met a girl who sang the blues
And I asked her for some happy news
But she just smiled and turned away
"Janis Joplin".
"They were saying peace and love but many were not that happy like the 1950's for there was more pain, and confusion, and drugs messing them up".
"Eventually they were not in harmony with each other as from the start".
I went down to the sacred store
Where I'd heard the music years before
But the man there said the music wouldn't play
"It was over for the change the counter culture made was here to stay".
And in the streets the children screamed
The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed
But not a word was spoken
The church bells all were broken
And the three men I admire most
The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
They caught the last train for the coast
The day the music died
They were singin', "Bye, bye, Miss American Pie"
Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry
Them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
Singin', "This'll be the day that I die"
I can understand some people like their style of music but do not worship God to the style of music of the world.
Use that music to tell the truth but not to worship God.
Will you sing praises to God by death metal and gangster rap.
Bye Bye Miss American Pie by Don Mclean
The transition from the 1950's golden years to the 1960's counter culture movement that had a negative impact on society.
Which caused increased selfishness, arrogance, immorality, decline in Christianity, and rebelliousness among children.
Music had a big influence on them and was kind of like their savior and comfort.
Pro 30:11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
Pro 30:12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
Pro 30:13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
Pro 30:14 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
The last generation before Jesus takes over the world.
Bye Bye Miss American Pie
A long, long time ago
I can still remember how that music
Used to make me smile
And I knew if I had my chance
That I could make those people dance
"The 1950's".
Did you write the book of love
And do you have faith in God above
If the Bible tells you so?
Now, do you believe in rock 'n' roll
Can music save your mortal soul
And can you teach me how to dance real slow?
"Where they reverenced God and the Bible as priority".
Well, I know that you're in love with him
'Cause I saw you dancin' in the gym
You both kicked off your shoes
Man, I dig those rhythm and blues
I was a lonely teenage bronckin' buck
With a pink carnation and a pickup truck
But I knew I was out of luck
The day the music died
"The 1950's sock hop".
Now, for ten years we've been on our own
And moss grows fat on a rollin' stone
But that's not how it used to be
"Basically isolated from society that did not approve of them and the nation divided".
"Where in the 1950's they were united".
When the jester sang for the king and queen
In a coat he borrowed from James Dean
And a voice that came from you and me
Oh, and while the king was looking down
The jester stole his thorny crown
The courtroom was adjourned
No verdict was returned
"Bob Dylan and his protest messages which shined with no problem".
And while Lenin read a book on Marx
A quartet practiced in the park
And we sang dirges in the dark
The day the music died
"Dirges- a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite".
"A mournful song, piece of music, or sound".
The players tried for a forward pass
With the jester on the sidelines in a cast
Now, the halftime air was sweet perfume
While sergeants played a marching tune
We all got up to dance
Oh, but we never got the chance
'Cause the players tried to take the field
The marching band refused to yield
Do you recall what was revealed
The day the music died?
"The sergeants is the Beatles".
"The players are the main players of the game with the marching band supporting them".
"But the players could not take the field for now the marching band are the main players".
Oh, and there we were all in one place
A generation lost in space
With no time left to start again
"Woodstock, a generation lost and confused which there was no reversal for the movement became too popular".
So, come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Jack Flash sat on a candlestick
'Cause fire is the Devil's only friend
Oh, and as I watched him on the stage
My hands were clenched in fists of rage
No angel born in Hell
Could break that Satan spell
And as the flames climbed high into the night
To light the sacrificial rite
I saw Satan laughing with delight
The day the music died
"The Rolling Stones".
I met a girl who sang the blues
And I asked her for some happy news
But she just smiled and turned away
"Janis Joplin".
"They were saying peace and love but many were not that happy like the 1950's for there was more pain, and confusion, and drugs messing them up".
"Eventually they were not in harmony with each other as from the start".
I went down to the sacred store
Where I'd heard the music years before
But the man there said the music wouldn't play
"It was over for the change the counter culture made was here to stay".
And in the streets the children screamed
The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed
But not a word was spoken
The church bells all were broken
And the three men I admire most
The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
They caught the last train for the coast
The day the music died
They were singin', "Bye, bye, Miss American Pie"
Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry
Them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
Singin', "This'll be the day that I die"
Well, some are very clear what they are singing about...
“Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3 v 16
Parallel echo of the same idea in Ephesians 5 v 19-20 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns,
and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks
to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Y
YouOnlyLiveTwice
Guest
I've listened to music and appreciate art as entertainment and creativity. It all wouldn't be appropriate for church meetings though. Personal art is something we have to take to the Lord and His word to judge.
I debated whether the art of the warrior battling the demon was appropriate for the forum. I was suffering from the most intense demonic attacks when the verse at the bottom kept coming to mind. That was one of those personal judgement calls. The art was my personal reminder of the verse and the ongoing battles.
The Bible describes music that glorifies Him. I don't think it's a specific genre. We are told to sing hymns, psalms and spiritual songs. Lots of musical instruments are mentioned too, so there's probably much freedom in music..
One life principle that covers many applications that we can judge for ourselves by is this.
31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
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May the Lord guide and direct you in all things.
Interesting topic.... There is a love song I must have listened to hundreds of times over several decades. When the Lord saved saved me at the ripe age of 55, I suddenly realized that verse 3 can only be about meeting the Lord Jesus Christ. I came to tears.
And so it was that I came to travel
Upon a road that was thorned and narrow
Another place, another grace
Would save me
And so it was that I came to travel
Upon a road that was thorned and narrow
Another place, another grace
Would save me