Should Christians listen to secular music? 

Honestly as I get closer to God I don't listen to secular music nor watch much TV because it doesn't have anything for me. It doesn't edify nor feed me.

Theres clearly a difference, my old "secular" music turns my feelings of all I once felt back to that, and while its permissible its far from edifying. I simply love biblical based songs that turn my thoughts to the incredible beauty of Christ that cause a flow of praise, joy, reminders, that cause my heart to continually bow to Him.

Music has effect on our emotional being. The emotions can be many and varied. The question to ask is: What emotion is this music I’m listening too doing to my thoughts ? Is it helping me or hindering me toward or away from right thinking?

Music cannot be categorized as sacred versus secular. Music will simply either glorify God, or it will not.

As I mature in my walk with the Lord, I really start to notice one thing that Leonard Ravenhill once said. Ravenhill didn't go to seminary; he prayed and studied the Bible for 16 hours everyday. He said one time, that men leave seminary with a swollen head and a shrunken heart. When asked the question about secular music, Dr. Derek Thomas goes off on a tangent like the question was so intellectual and it deserved an intellectual response... Look, any music which doesn't honor God or glorify God (which is called secular music) is exactly that. I used to listen to pop music like everyone else until I no longer wanted to be like everyone else. We are set aside. We aren't supposed to be like everyone else. I wanted to saturate my life with Christ and Christ only.

I do not want to be a hypocrite as I am struggling with it, but the proper theological answer would be NO for many different reasons: message contained in the lyrics, rhythm, and what experience it ultimately creates.

Many Christians struggle with this question. Many secular musicians are immensely talented. Secular music can be very entertaining. There are many secular songs that have catchy melodies, thoughtful insights, and positive messages. In determining whether or not to listen to secular music, there are three primary factors to consider: 1) the purpose of music, 2) the style of music, and 3) the content of the lyrics.

I am a Christian, and have been a professional musician for over 40 years. The only music I like is heavy metal. I would never want heavy metal in a worship service, because in heavy metal, it's ALL about the technical abilities of the musicians, not about the words. I don't know the words to a single heavy metal song, and neither do most heavy metal fans. In worship, the music itself should be simple, with three-chords and a straight-forward 4/4 beat (the kind of music I despise) so that the message comes through without the technical abilities of the musician taking the spotlight. I play heavy metal because, as a musician, no other music is as challenging and skill-building. When I play at church, I play as I did when I was a beginner, so that I draw no attention to myself. It's not about me, it's about Jesus.

I think we should look at the Song of Solomon (or the Song of Songs) for this matter. This love poetry is in the bible itself and yes, it can be interpreted as an allegory, but the words, phrases, and symbolisms used are mainly poetic and romantic. My opinion on this matter is that it really depends on the lyrics of the secular music. If it's promoting sin and godlessness, then by all means, don't listen to it; but if the song's theme is about a pure romantic love, friendship, brotherhood, justice, etc., then you may enjoy this form of art. If it doesn't have lyrics like the classical music, if God may be glorified in it through your appreciation to the wonderful art of music, then we may enjoy it, too.

In my honest opinion. God cares it matters. He cares about every aspect of our life. Because what you listen to really does get inside of you after awhile we allow spirits in. Be very careful about what you watch/listen to it was definitely hard to let go, but I’m glad he allowed me to be on the right track 🙌

I feel the answer to this question lies in Romans 14:14-23. There are those who feel freedom, by the Spirit, to praise in accordance to one style or another. There are those who are not free to express themselves, in the Spirit, by that same means. One style, or labeling, may lead one to praise while that same style may even seem demonic or of the enemy. For one, who may feel a "maturity" (using the language focusing on foods in Romans 14:14-23) in contemporary worship music - "Christian" music, another may not like all the instruments and it may draw them away from God in their hearts. I believe the real division occurs between that which is inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is indwelled by the Spirit, compared to man's attempt to use words and rhythms and instruments that they feel emotionally draws them into praise. A secular song, without any cursing or focus on the carnal, may lead one into a state of worship. But the real focus of Romans 14:14-23 is the edification of all in a corporate setting of worship or fellowship. If it builds up all in Christ, then it is beneficial to all in Christ. If a brother or sister stumbles, because of their lack of maturity in acceptance of another's level of faith or style of music (as Paul was using a believer's approval in eating all versus a new convert from Judaism, into Christianity, used to the old requirements of the law still fresh in the flesh of that believer), then it is detrimental to that new believer's walk. We are all at different stages of our faith. As I have grown deeper in my own walk, and stepping away from the world, I see more of the carnal in "Christian" music and different expressions by different artists. I have actually drawn away from music and do not require the music for praise like I used to. Prayer, and the Word, draws me into a worshipful state and I am overwhelmed at the presence of God around and in me. The Holy Spirit fills me with awe and wonder of the Father and Jesus Christ. It's just changed for me over the years.

I applaud these men tackling this ? and addressing the fact that 'some' so called Christian music is actually contrary to what the Bible says..< they didn't actually say that however..its evident if you hear some Christian songs .....I do not listen to the radio because the Christian songs played, have no appeal to me when they are sung in a sultry, bar atmosphere with lyrics that could be easily transferred to a lover.....GIVE me the old Puritans songs of Christ adoration and praise...that feeds my soul with sheer delight for my Savior!!!

I'm a Christian myself, but i do enjoy those anthems, marches, and war time songs. I love them

"for the loved not the light and neither came not to the light" It is unfortunate that many people want to share in the life of christ but do not want to forsake their worldly lusts.

I am still listening to 80s songs like Best of Bee Gees, Carpenters, and Dionne Warwick. But, they are right that it's all about priority.

The comments below in favor of a holy God that demands his music to be as holy, was more edifying than the video itself.

From now on secular music off Jesus and God music on. May God help me to switch off TV and movies, soaps and operas I want to know, hear God alone

I am a Christian myself. But I still listen to R&B classics from the 1970's. Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire.

Secular music is music performed by people who do not know GOD. Christian Music is music performed by Christians who truly know and love GOD.

Music is powerful. Take care of what you let into your head, it will stay there forever. That's why jesus said "i will not set one evil thing before mine eye"

Am I free to listen to secular music? Yes. Is it beneficial for me to do so? Perhaps not. I am at liberty to do alot of things, that doesn't mean I should. The care and nuture of my soul (to the glory of God and in obedience to the scriptures, and to the care and encouragement of my brother's/sister's faith, and to the responsibility of my witness) must be taken seriously, and account for the reasons why I do or refrain from doing certain things. It is not a law, but a concious decision made by the light and instruction of scripture. For anyone to make this subject a light matter, is to make light of the responsibility they have to glorify God in whatsoever they do. 1 Cor. 10:23; 31-33. 1Pet. 2:16 It is not simply a matter of doing or not doing - but the "why" behind it.

I think we can enjoy any music, be it, Country, Pop, Rock, Hip-hop, Rap, Indie, Jazz, Metal, Oldies, Rhythm to Blues or any, without getting attracted or giving importance to the bad lyrics used, unless it's very awkward and violent. Some of today's world music have great meaningful lyrics too. There are worship songs and hymns, lyrics of which are contrary to Biblical basic doctrines too. Also people have different tastes for different kinds of music. Respect everyone's taste.

I adore The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Eric Clapton and Motown and the Blues but my HEART belong to Jesus! If my LIFE belongs to God, then so do my ears! I have listed all the music I listen to up to God, whether it be Praise or "Pop" music, and as long as the lyrics aren't sexual, violent or against the teachings of God in any way then I have no issue and there is nothing wrong with "secular" music per se!

I'm in the instrumental phase. You can have feelings of nostalgia by listening to the instrumental only without those explicit lyrics.

I don't listen to pop Christian music at all due to it being largely non Christian.

I think the better question is: What is the spirit behind the music? The reason I say that is because both classical music as well as opera can get me worshiping God because the music is so incredibly beautiful. Then there is other music that doesn't inspire worship, but is so much fun--innocent fun! And as I sing along I thank God for giving me this enjoyment. On the other hand, there is music that is demonic and I want nothing to do it.

Excellent discussion!

the last bit was the answer we were looking for, when answering questions relating to living as an ambassador of the cross, it is not enough to just mention our experiences, it is especially important to answer relating to the word that we have solid revelation from. Time signature; 7:54

Does the song remind you of childhood summers of long ago? Does the song delight you about your mother or father? Does the song make you smile about a friend? Some songs are aggressive. Some songs are passive. Still other songs are in your face suggestive. What song in your heart inspires your love for a spouse? I have heard secular songs that are dishonorable and honorable. I have heard songs in the house of the Lord that captivate who He is and others as bland and superficial as dust on a shelf. We drive cars built by secular people. We are served in restaurants by secular waiters with the food prepared by secular chefs. Am I to cease and abate the phenominal playing skills of Roy Clark playing Malegueana? Do we stop singing Happy Birthday to family because it may not give God some glory?

This is Psalm 150... 150 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Now, did Satan create drums and cymbals and guitars? I would say no! Psalm 150 declares that we should praise God with all sort of instruments. Because of this truth, I do listen to all sorts of worship music.

What does St. Paul, teacher of us Gentiles, have to say folks? "8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" Philippians 4:7-8 (KJV)

For many certain songs I often hear an amazing parallel between what people sing about in regard to Love and Relationship with one who has Come to Know the LORD ..some songs sound like a person is singing about Christ when in fact they are not. I find it amazing to hear at times. I do listen to some music between sermons on long walks that helps in Pondering and Musing (chewing) on what I'm hearing from SermonAudio ..and these songs, though not 'sacred' often have Meaning regardless. It's not so much how 'they intended it to mean' but how I take it. The LORD's Grace is on and with all, so who knows -- we can hear Him Speak through various means even if others are not aware of it - in that way they are Serving His People and they are not even aware of it. The B52s for example have many songs that could 'almost' be taken as 'Christian' yet they are not -- it's baffling and amazing to hear ...even like a song by Whitney Houston , 'How will I know if He really loves Me?"...I listened to it over and over again and it's as if she is singing about THe LORD..the lyrics totally work..songs by the B52s like 'Communicate"...other songs are just silly and fun...The LORD knows...I do stray totally from heavy metal now ...the heavy metal groups like Metallica and Megadeath...well, Dave mustaine seems to be more than well acquainted with EVIL..he seems to admit it, though claims to have been converted...nonetheless, I ditched all heavy metal in one day (including Aerosmith who is especially evil)

Hey tqs for the vid. I am a 13yrl gospel singer songwriter I just want to know that is it okay if we can write secular songs

Excellent 👍 Very heartfelt experience

The question should be "Is music amoral?"

I am a Christian but i still listen to music from this world. But it depends where the singer is singing about. Music from this world has a lot of messages that are biblecal.

The deeper your walk, the more things just fall away. No burning records, just a passing away as they no longer speak to where you are, whether emotionally or spiritually. Time capsules, perhaps, but no longer a present help.

Why should I not be able to enjoy good music? Why should I not be able to appreciate the talent of a skilled musician just because he isn't part of my little church club? A musician's talent is God given, whether he uses it in a Christian setting or not.

When King Saul was being he harassed by spirits, he had David Play Music for him with the main purpose of Relaxing/Calming him out. Note NOT to Glorify God. This was never painted as a Sin or as Wrong

A Christian Should Be Seeking and Listening to Jesus..Not to a bunch of pompous men spouting their own opinions..as if they were God!

If im listening to a song that uplifts me why would that be bad? Songs with cuss words I understand but if im listening to LoFi which relaxes me and helps me with stress why would God want me to not fell that relaxation?

I feel like he's obfuscating the question just to sound intelligent. He knew what was meant by "secular" music.

it depends on the music. for instance, twinkle twinkle little star is fine, but WAP would not be the type of music to listen to. be careful not to fall into the trap of the pharasie.

G'day, gentlemen! At 2:25, there is a comment about not wanting opera in the church service. This was the same restriction J.S. Bach was given when he was writing music for church services back in the 1700's. He did not write any operas, however his St. Matthew Passion and St. John Passion were just as dramatic and impactful as any opera, perhaps more so since they dealt with the Passion of our Lord. Bach dedicated all of his compositions Soli Deo Gloria (to the glory of God alone), the focus and goal of his music. The cantata and oratorio are acceptable media for the writings in Scripture.

we should be careful about judging fellow christians on what music they listen to. i still listen to classic rock and new wave for the music and dance not about lyrics.

This is a train wreck!!! Normally I'm watching these videos jumping up and down in agreement. I normally have excitement there are still people in the world, but separated from it who are willing to take a hard Biblical stand on issues the church is facing. This time I saw a bunch of guys worried about preaching to the itching of men's ears. Wow...just wow. I personally think someone at Ligonier should read the comments below and come back at this issue with another more spiritual approach to the answer. They should also consider taking this video down. It's very spiritually misleading.

Just as we live in this world but, not of it (Romans 12:2) there is a distinction in music as it should be in our lifestyle as Christians. This world is not our home, we are just passing through. (Philippians 3:20). Satan was once in heaven praising God but, he wanted to be God and fell (Luke 10:18) from Heaven. He is now the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2) satan is the god of this world. If the music is not glorifying God it is secular. If the music is not drawing you closer to God then it is ungodly. I would also say that listening to secular music shows your depth in God. When you have been truly changed on the inside, you wouldn't want to hear anyting but Christian music. If the music is not exhorting or edifying it's not Christian music. While there is a lot of music" masquerading" as Christian music your spirit man should (if you're sensitive to the Spirit) will tell you that that is a counterfeit. Above all else, pray and ask God to show you. Lyrics and sound, don't be confused is a dead give away. Satan knew what praising God was about, he was there. He now influences the world, why not music. If you want to go up higher in Christ, get rid of the musical garbage going in; you will feel the difference. Is the music feeding the flesh or the spirit? Being born again we are a new creations in Christ. We should want to put away that old lifestyle and embrace the new. (2nd Corinthians 5:17). All the different genres of music that we are hearing on this Earth, will not be heard in Heaven... Only the music that glorifies God. He is a holy God.

First I'd like to thank Ligonier Ministries for all these videos. They are an essential part of my education in my Christian faith. Regarding the question of secular music I would have to ask what music? Does the music one listens to inspire their higher feelings or merely speak to their baser instincts. And in the realm of Christian music, is the presentation in accord with Christian values of modesty and chasteness. I once attended a Sunday service where a band performed truly terrible amplified rock music, with supposed Christian lyrics, where the guitar player did continual pelvic gyrations worthy of Elvis. I would also say that the congregation singing hymn together is an important and integral part of the Church experience. All of us raising our voices to God (no matter how badly out of tune) is important. A musical warm-up act is not.

He doesn't know the difference between Christian music and secular music? Really? Wow!

If you dnt have the holy spirit, you can't worship God even if you are singing a gospel song cause worship is very spiritual

Lot of the R&B singers got their start in the church.

For those who are of the opinion that we should not listen to secular music, should we also forbid watching “secular movies”? At what point do we stop the “cut-off” from the things of the world? Genuinely asking, not debating.

It has absolutely everything to do with growth and our intimate walk with our Heavenly Father. As we mature and seek Him more, the less you are influenced by the things of the world. We're all at different stages and that's how it goes.. Keep seeking truth.

I listen to secular music all the time, and i fast everyday. I try to listen to respectful music, what stands out of me when listening to music is voice control and the instrumental part. If it doesnt damage the mindset or mentality in negative ways, then why not. Hiphop isnt good, but POP and RNB is awesome.

Dear Friends Even our teachers can make mistakes. Personally, I'm doing much better having removed a lot Worldly music. By Worldly, I mean music that promote the very things God hates. Same for TV shows, movies and series along with social media. Like Paul said, it's not the external does and don'ts that makes right with the Lord but his grace alone. However, he also warned very strongly against loving the very things that word loves. It's up each and their heart before God. In my experience closer I get to God the hard it becomes to listen to most of the worldly music. Let's not hypocritical nor judgemental about it though. Regards

Music has the ability to undermine your morals, it can lead to a trance like repetition of words that can be immoral and anti God whether that be intentional or not. I'm increasingly listening to instrumental music because of subliminal lyrics/techniques.

I’ve always wondered about music that is sexual in nature in terms of it being used within the confines of marriage- of course excluding songs talking about club hookups, strippers, swinging or anything promoting any other form of adultery. And to be clear, I’m speaking of it being used as a tool to help “set the mood”. As for “secular” music, I believe it depends. Some music is secular in the sense that it’s not inherently “Christian” in it’s lyrical nature, but it’s also not promoting anything sinful. Some songs express stories, emotions, experiences and are simply informative in nature rather than persuasive.

What about these two songs: SD Laika - Great God Pan Sickick - GOMD

music is music thats the most ridiculous statement cause not all music is the same, not all music worships GOD

Letting go of the world is impossible as long as there are things we enjoy and if the truth be known there are always things we take pleasure in. Often the Gospel is treated as an all or nothing way of life, therein lies the danger.

I think certain things that used to give us meaning and entertainment and feeding like music are some of the hardest to give up especially when they don't align with the direction God wants to lead us. I used to LOVE Alicia keys, but as I grow more and more in my walk with God, I realize that the content of the music does not feed my soul. I need a lot more feeding from God than I do from anything else, and anything that doesn't feed my spirit inadvertently trips me or has the potential to lead me away from my pursuit of God. This is a really hard one truly, but I think it's just another item on tbe list of things Jesus calls us to die to - our old selves.

I'm sorry but it's hard for me I'm addicted to oldies. I hate today's generation of music. But I grew up listening to 70s and 80s music. Breaking away from oldies is a struggle for me. I do listen to a lot of worship and Christian music but when I am stressed out or need something upbeat oldies is my go to. Pray for me.

Remember who was the initial choir master: The Devil. Music either glorifies God and speaks of His greatness and stands on His Word or it doesn’t.

I used to enjoy getting up early to start the day listening to the beautiful songs of birds. Then I began to worry whether the birds I was listening to were singing Christian or secular songs. I thought I had resolved the issue when I listened only to doves, but soon realized these could simply be mocking birds. So I got cats(the mammals, not the musical). They are free to wander the grounds as they choose. Since then - all the bird songs, Christian and secular, have ceased. Now I only hear "roamin' cat o' lick" music.

Christian music is music directed to God for God's glory. Its praising and worshiping God in spirit and in truth. Joh 4:23 A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such people as these as His worshipers. So christian music is about God Secular music is for the enjoyment of the flesh and about people and their emotions and feelings and experiences. Secular music is anything that does not glorify and focus on worshiping God. Christians are called to worship God because according to the bible, christians belong to God and obey the word of God.

Whatever a person allows to occupy his mind will sooner or later determine his speech and his actions. This is the premise behind Philippians 4:8 and Colossians 3:2, 5: establishing wholesome thought patterns. Second Corinthians 10:5 says we should “take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ

So, if secular and christian music are bad, we're not allowed to listen to any types of music at all ? (Hip-Hop, Rock, Metal)

The first question should be what is a Christian? Christianity has led too many adherents to disconnect from life. I think Christianity is too narrow in what it espouses to be good milk/meat. I am here listening to an orchestra of birds in my garden and that is awesome. Is that secular music? Are birds Christian? Would you ever have a recording of this in a church service? I think not. The Holy Spirit helps to recognize what brings Him glory.

I just listen to the music that I enjoy and that's that

I think as Christians we should focus more on being good people and helping each other instead of debating If secular music is a sin or not. It’s nothing christian If we don’t Listen to music,we don’t watch TV,we don’t dance,we don’t party,we cover up 100% and we are full of jealousy in our hearts,we are selfish,we are rude. I personally Listen to secular music,especially Pop,hip hop and R&B and I don’t think it makes me Any less Christian.

There is an evil spirit that can make you feel ashamed of the older music, there for people like to fit in with the rock and roll which will make the rock and roll people identify with you in music listening, There's a lot of churches that like to wipe out the older music all together ,And go with the newer style. That sounds more like rock and roll, and you must wonder if there is an evil spirit behind that, If there isn't why would people not just listen to both, As soon as you go with the older music people will laugh at you and mock you and ridicule you,The reason is because it's too Godly .Because Satan likes to make you feel ashamed of doing something good, That's just the way I feel about it, As soon as it sounds more like a rock and roll nobody will make fun of you because you meet them halfway at their side, however I do think it should be the other way around.

There is no sound style that is inappropriate for Worship, or the Christian community. There are lyrics that are inappropriate, the message matters. But, CHRISTCentric and Shai Linne are wonderful examples of hip-hop that are absolutely GOD Glorifying and fit for Doxology in the CHRISTian 'Community', even in †he Assembly of †he Saints! Please check them out

the first guy's response is unhelpful at best

.....WE should ask ourselves , if YAHshua "jeSUS" would sit down with you , and if HE were to ask you to play your favorite Entertainment for Him and yourself to listen or watch together ??? what would it be ???? whatever is the answer, that is what we should be watching or Listening to :) HE as His HOLY SPIRIT is watching and Listening to what we are doing ....is HE PLEASED ???......WHAT WOULD YAHshua the MessiYAH do ???? .......

Please watch "The Missing Sunday Worship Text" by Hope Through Prophecy

Are they sitting in Christian chairs? When they admire the classical genre of naval paintings, do they make sure the boats all have a cross? That said, it is a factor, and some art is hostile to virtue and even to Christianity itself. The main distinction is whether secular music is simply anything not christian, or music that in some way explicitly expresses secular views or values.

We shouldn’t depend on Gurus to determine the already determined. Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Music can glorify God; just like eating, sleeping, drinking, and whatever (non-sinful) activities we do can be done to the glory of God, even mundane things. But of course, if a song ventures into sinful territory, it’s clearly sinful. And there’s nothing inherently sinful about a tune (that I’m aware of); if a Christian makes a tune, and a pagan makes the same tune, does it become sinful now because a pagan made it? What about if a song is made in the same style as songs in the world? Obviously certain hymns and stuff borrowed from the musical styles of their times; for example, guitars and violins didn’t always exist, yet we use them in many songs we play, even in church. Martin Luther was no musician as far as I know, yet he took the popular songs and tunes of his day, and repurposed them with rich, theological lyrics. Most people would still play these songs in their church, like “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” (who doesn’t like that one?), and we have no problem with them. Another example would be the difference between the Psalms and the hymns we have today. While I’m sure the style and tunes of the Psalms didn’t sound like our songs and hymns today, does that make them sinful? Of course not. So if a sound isn’t inherently sinful, and words aren’t always sinful, are songs that aren’t necessarily intended to be sung during corporate worship sinful? Well, not always. The thing that could be sinful would be the lyrics, which is true of (as I understand it) most popular secular music. So we should avoid them when their lyrics are actually sinful. But in situations where there may be a stylistic difference, or the words are about (non-sinful) things, I think we have the freedom to listen to them. I love listening to classical and some instrumental songs from video games while I study, and it’s just music I love listening to. It makes my work/study time a little more enjoyable and there’s nothing sinful about “Summer” by Vivaldi, for example. It’s just art that I can use to glorify God (whether I always succeed in glorifying Him in all that I do is a different question of course 😅).

Orthodox Christianity says that you can listen everything if it doesn't swear or talking in general about bad things like drugs etch.

Personally I disagree with any questions or statements about whether Christians should or should not do things, obvious sin excepted. I have heard people say things like Christians should not get Insurance. When someone suggested this to me I replied that without insurance there would be no Business, and they just shrugged their shoulders. Like the question of eating or not eating meat, we are to make our own decisions according to our own conscience and before the Lord. Obviously if a song contains anti-Christian lyrics the believer will be sinning to listen to it. But secular music in itself is not something that one Christian can tell another one that he shouldn't listen to it. The word 'should' is a word that needs to be handled with care.

Anyone in here like death metal?

i dont know...i am still searching....i think when we use words like....bad butt shit f...those and so bad words and leading you to bad i feel those are for sure

Doctrine: set of basic ideas contained in a philosophical, political, religious, economic system, ect. Bad ideas come in form of songs/music. I will praise and worship God with Christian Biblical based music. God Bless you all!

I only listen to some Christian music or music that spreads good message

Personally, I stick with classical music like Schubert, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, etc. I also have to admit I like techno and electronic music. Most of the other music today holds no interest to me. Discretion is important thing to consider when listening to any type of music.

*Music is programming, and programming with intelligible lyrics, whether now or in the future, is even more of an influence.* We have to guard our hearts and minds in Christ. While everything (to an extent) is permissible, not everything is edifying--or good for oneself for that matter--whether towards yourself or towards others, especially the body of/bretheren in Christ.

I still like drum n bass

I haven’t heard the whole thing yet but music certainly effects you. How you gonna love God then listen to music that sings about drugs and killing and shaking the behind and what not? That music effects how you think. In the last couple weeks I’ve cut it out and feels different to not hear it. There’s plenty of music that talking about things that are not ungodly.

It's not the music, it's the lyrics. Do the lyrics uplift God or does it denigrate God? If it's later, then you should not listen to it.

Why should the devil have all the good music?

I wouldn't say you should hear any music, as with many things in life, there are things that are convenient and others that aren't. Then, there is a matter of conscience and my conscience may go different than somebody else's, we all have different backgrounds, culture influence, family trades and so on. The thing is how you "measure" music, what do you consider? I'd say some things: meaning of the words, concept of beauty and aesthetics, uniqueness, christian values, use of the music, technical effort, I'd even say what richness does it bring to the development of music as a human activity, considering that God gave mankind the gift of making, playing and enjoying music and developing a craft, a knowledge. To me good music or a good song makes me marvel on the posibility that God gave man to create something meaningful, or beautiful or just suprising and creative, just as the posibilities God gave men to develop science and technology for example.

Philippians: 4:8 Think on these things.

I would say that music is a very strong emotional vehicle. With a lyrical additive.. Words have power.. So, the old adage comes to mind."Garbage in, garbage out".. At the end of the day, if it doesn't honor, or edify God. It's a true waste of a believers time to listen..

I like some of the songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s...love listening to them while cleaning house. I do not watch TV...got rid of it 15 years ago and so NOT MISS IT. I can download, search and view various NEWS channels, watch old-time TV programs & broadcasts and even listen to old-time radio programs kn UTUBE and other internet outlets....who needs a TV today.

No you shouldn’t. Just a short response but Saul had David play music for him when he felt a certain type of way, so music isn’t just music. It’s more spiritual than anything

I think when it comes to issues like what style of music we should listen to or even what we listen to in terms of the messages or lyrics I think it's one of those issues that's between the believer and God.It reminds me of some of what Paul addressed in Romans 14.

I'm simply dumbfounded. This is terrible advice from trusted leaders. It's as though they side-stepped the question, because most of them have made idols of secular music. "Oh, I regret selling those records." You should have burned or destroyed them, instead you enabled someone else to bathe in ungodly sonicscapes. I see many "young rulers" in this panel and comment section who will not destroy these idols. Please, if it doesn't glorify Christ, don't listen to it. Heed my warning.

What are you classifying as secular? Mozart? Beethoven? Or just anything 20th Century? I'll grant you that AC/DC and Black Sabbath would be dubious additions to a Christian's music library, but if you're put off by the Carpenters, Glen Campbell and John Denver you are already on pretty shaky ground.

I love Wagner,,Bach, and Beethoven

Many people ask is listening to music a sin? Should Christians only listen to gospel music? Is secular music bad? Can Christians listen to rap, rock, country, pop, r&b, techno, etc. Music is extremely powerful and it can have a huge effect on how you live your life. There is no denying that music can influence you in a negative or positive way. This is a tough topic that even I have struggled with. 25 Important Bible Verses About Music Although the main purpose of music is to worship God, Scripture does not restrict believers to only listening to Christian music. The problem is that most secular music is satanic and they promote things that God hates. Secular music is very catchy and they have the best melodies. My flesh would rather listen to secular music. When I first got saved I was still listening to music that talks about shooting people, drugs, woman, etc.