Should Christians Listen To Secular Music | A Christian's Perspective

[@llsss777]

I really want some suggestions for Christian Christian afrobeats because I like to dance

[@valenavincent]

Mercy chinwo/ ada ehi/ eben / samsong/ joe praize/ .😊

[@beverlydaughterofyeshua]

Limoblaze,Marizu,Gil joe trust me you will love them

[@gabriellemartin405]

I will add more

[@calmsoulentertainment551]

Here are my thoughts kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HKd61pqbKghMU

[@gloriamere7327]

@@beverlydaughterofyeshua you're wise 😁

[@Cherylgawazah]

The fact that you are here means that you are ready to live your life For Christ... Hallelujah ❤❤❤

[@keishatell2]

when i first decided to to stop listening to secular music in 2019, i was worried i would have a really short playlist . Boy was i wrong . i started with jonathan McReynolds and by time i realised i have a gospel song for every mood . start somewhere and God will help you find songs that brings you closer to him .

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Start somewhere! I love it!

[@vickyarmata4596]

Could you please share some of those I’m trying to build mine

[@badgerden7080]

Jesus always finds a way. God bless you!

[@creativenchrist]

​@@vickyarmata4596 if you need good christian rap, r&b, soul, afrobeats, etc I have public playlists available on my youtube page!

[@djblakecole]

Share your playlist please

[@Rasoa]

Yeah just cause it's good, doesn't mean it's beneficial. Think of Philippians 4:8 also when choosing your movies 🥰

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Yess!!!

[@djbackspin911]

Seriously tho, who has time to constantly focus/examine on all the artist's lifestyle they live outside the music industry that we listen too??, I understand it's normal for us to learn more about the artist that we enjoy, but you think just because their lifestyle is different from mine that it's going to effect my faith to God? No, I wouldn't allow it too. Do we need to follow all of their social media's and watch all of their interviews, etc. to make sure that their personality/behavior life choices aligns with the music they're promoting??? and again who has time for that? Should we separate the art from the artist??? Why just towards music, why not also view people behind movies, books, tv shows, friends we know, etc.??? Why not also view christian artists lifestyle outside of music, see if you know them by their fruits? Were (including me) are so focused on other people's lifestyles and not our own; way too extreme.

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

I agree with you. So long as it isn't blatantly evil or low vibrational, I think that we can use our best judgment.

[@djbackspin911]

@@SupportTheArts-yo8ox Exactly, I appreciate the support

[@patsmith5453]

Exactly. Great point. Some people get too fanatic about these kinds of things.

[@that_agape]

There’s so much fire and edifying Christian music anyways, when God told me to lay down secular music he replaced it with awesome music by my brothers & sisters in Christ ✝️🙌💯

[@lorainestringer81]

TG AGAPE could you please share what Christian music you’re listening to? It’s so hard to find ones with a good beat.

[@creativenchrist]

@@lorainestringer81 if you need good christian rap, r&b, soul, afrobeats, etc I have public playlists available on my youtube page!

[@lidyateweldemedhin7973]

Glad to hear it . (: 😊

[@that_agape]

@@lorainestringer81 I can't believe I never responded to you : ' ((( Are you still looking for new music? What genre? I can share some playlists if you'd like!

[@samajn]

@@that_agape can you plz do chill music or vibing

[@dailybibleverses5898]

Jesus loves you all! Have a blessed day

[@nigerianfemale]

some artists for a more chill feel: montell fish, lord's child, philip shibata, Jordan may, ben potter, and isla vista worship :)

[@itsmabeya]

I love Jordan May he is so good,i’ll check out the rest :)

[@colleenr3358]

Thanks for this! I only recognized Montell Fish from the list, so I'm excited to check out the others!

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Thank you!!!

[@lapris7380]

Wande isola and terrain have really good music as well 10/10 would recommend

[@tewaa23]

Sondae too

[@patrickkpodo5846]

This question is very consequential. The power of music is such that it has direct link to the brain and therefore it has assess to your thinking pattern. This means it has the potential to reorganize your thinking and influence your decision gradually. And the worse part is that music has a direct link to your heart/spirit. So any word used in lyrics has a straight course to your spirit. And most of these music are initiated before they are released so demons come upon the music deal to influence people. You need to know that, the eyes and ears are the window and door into our mind and heart. The bible says we should guide our heart. So don't listen to any kind of music, words are powerful. Jesus said" John.6.63 - It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life." The devils also speak words that are spirit but gives death. The bible also admonish us not to speak idle words, for such He will judge, there are songs which may seems right to you but are backed by demonic spirit. Any song which is not inspired by the Holy spirit, you must be on guard to it, some may be motivational but you have to draw your line to where you get your motivations from, Your hope is only in the Word of God( Jesus). Col.3.16 - 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. Harp of David, made distressing spirit to flee from Saul.(1Sam.16:23) That's why you need to rejoice with songs inspired by the Holy spirit. If a music can exorcise, it can also possess you with demons. Don't be negligence and fall to secular music. Let the joy of the Lord be our strength. Finally I leave you with this scripture. Phil.4.8 - Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. Thank you all for reading, let's all guide our heart because that's where the issues of this life proceed. Let the Grace of God help us to abide in His word. Amen🙏🏾chat.whatsapp.com/BFBTz7A2uhP88tth6hXsEl You can join this Christian WhatsApp group using the link above, we help one another in growing our faith with Word of God. Shalom

[@terrifields3014]

The bible says: Come out among and be yea separate, touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you!!

[@kaehsarlis7932]

This definitely helped a lot! I’m always in between with gospel and secular because honestly they both sound good! But I love how you said”Does this edify my relationship with God?” This will definitely help me be more careful when I listen to music! Thank you so much! 💗

[@dreamcity7514]

If I'm honest, the worst take I have seen in this conversation is people saying that music only pushes you closer or further from God. That is so black and white, and simply cannot be true. What about instrumental music? What about Jazz? What about marriage night poundtown music? Am I supposed to listen to God of angel armies when my wife and I are trying to connect? Lmao Outside of the rant, you have some really cool points in this, and I appreciate your disclaimer at the beginning.

[@loveflowsfromife]

I think there is a difference between secular music and UNGODLY music; the former may not necessarily be explicitly christian but its lyrics may promote christian values or a christian worldview e.g. Infinity Song are a music band who make secular music but they are Christians and you can see it in their lyrics. The latter however is explicity ANTI-CHRISTIAN and promotes hedonistic and carnal values e.g. WAP by Cardi B and Megan the Stallion etc.

[@SheIsFearfullyWonderfullyMade]

There is no difference beloved.. music is a form of praise and worship. It doesn’t matter if it’s something seemingly harmless like stevie wonder “ribbons in the sky” or vulgar hip hop If it does not edify the Most High then we should avoid it. Let the Holy Spirit convict and correct you

[@loveflowsfromife]

@@SheIsFearfullyWonderfullyMade this is a veryyy extreme take and I would caution you to be careful when making black and white statements like this. If what your saying is true then Christians should not sing songs like “happy birthday” or “twinkle, twinkle little star” right? Those songs don’t glorify God explicitly so we should stop singing them? Tori Kelly’s song “Hollow” is one of the most Christian popular songs you will ever listen to yet she doesn’t mention the name ‘Jesus’ or ‘God’ even once (read the lyrics and you will see). If we apply this same logic the book of Esther should not be in the biblical canon because God is not mentioned once throughout the book! Do you see the problem with your line of thinking?

[@kyleedwards6310]

@@loveflowsfromifeI agree with you, there’s a lot of christians songs that are not of god either. It all boils down to it being ungodly.

[@anne.ominous]

@@SheIsFearfullyWonderfullyMadeso, no twinkle twinkle little star? But seriously. As someone with a music degree, this just isn’t as cut and dry as some make it out to be. Most of the music I listen to has no words at all.

[@letstalkgod8488]

I was actually starting to justify how listening to love songs was fine until you said "there are different types of love songs and not all lead to the love of Christ" I thought to my self," Well the Bible talks about love so let me listen to some love songs" and I was almost lured in the wrong direction. Thank you brother!

[@greenergrass4060]

Read the "Song of Solomon " in the bible!

[@kendraheard8240]

Thank you for this comment I needed this thank you

[@yolanda7341]

@@greenergrass4060 yesss thats the type of love songs we should be looking for.

[@mariadonkova2759]

romance isn’t sinful

[@jasmineu1291]

Sometimes when I want the afrobeats feel to a Christian song I just speed it up by 1.25x😭

[@ioniemarie]

😂😂

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Loool I love it!!

[@callistamills2970]

Jaz 😂😂😂

[@jasmineu1291]

@@callistamills2970 lmbooooooo😭😭😭 I’m sooo serious.

[@martinrueda93]

Lol

[@SuperSillystar1256]

listening to the music or the profanity is not necessarily the sin. The sin comes when what you consume begins to influence your thoughts, your words, or your actions. THAT is what defiles you, There is no sin, necessarily, in what you “consume;” the sin is whatever might come of it. .Ok see for me being a Christian a lots of people judge me for the music I listen too I know the lyrics aren't good but I really don't see anything wrong with it , I have prayed to god about a couple of time it and since then I still feel ok I go by personal guidelines that works for me now since then their has been some songs that I now don't feel comfortable with and have gotten rid of . Music doesn't cause me to sin and I've noticed that, for me music is a part of what I identify with and I have always loved it. We don't need to hide from everything but we need to be careful on what we are putting into our minds Everyone's spiritual conscience is different not everyone is the same so what is OK for me might not be OK for you and that's ok. Maybe later on my opinion on this will change, Maybe this is something God isn't working on me yet maybe I'm ok right now and there might come a time to where I have crossed Boundaries and he'll be like whoa OK we need the rel it in a bit , idk but I am now going to not worry about what Other people have to say and trust my walk with god

[@thelifeuchoose]

Curious been a yr since your comment. Do u still listen to secular music with profanity etc? If so have u found yourself cursing from time to time etc?

[@SuperSillystar1256]

@@thelifeuchoose yes it still listen to “said music “ on the cursing thing I do sometimes but it’s never because of the music thing it’s been more because I have a bad temper and get angry easily and I slip every so often which is something I’ve been working on personally to stop

[@dvn898_]

@@SuperSillystar1256 to help a bit, the source of the music is the root of the problem. You said that listening to the profanity isn’t the problem, it’s what we do in response to that music. But I don’t think you know that it is the music that influences our response to the music. Yes, it is the profanity that is an issue because the profanity itself is coming from a bad “source”. What is the “source” of the music that you listen to? Is it a “source” that honors and glorifies God? Or is it a “source” that doesn’t honor and glorify God? When I mean source, I’m not speaking about the person who wrote the song because it’s much more deeper than that. Its the spirit that is behind the song, it is the spirit that had inspired that music. We are not just influenced by the way the music sounds, we are not just influenced by how the music is upbeat, we are influenced by the source of spirit that has inspired that music. Please take a look at 1 Samuel 16: 14-23 and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you the meaning of this passage. The music that David played had enough power alone to chase away the distressing spirit that was upon Saul - notice how it wasn’t just the way it sounded, it was the “source” of music. The “source” of the music that David was playing was of the Spirit of God. I wasn’t able to handle this revelation when I used to listen to secular music, but it was the truth that set me free. My flesh still wanted to lean onto secular music because it was what my flesh liked, but after receiving the truth, it was a constant battle between my spirit and flesh. My flesh wanted to listen to all the secular music I used to love listening to, but I felt my spirit tugging war at my heart to not listen to that music. Because when you listen to music outside of the Spirit of God, outside of it glorifying God, it will have a “negative” or a “bad” influence on you. Music is deeper than what we can think or imagine. God created it for His glory, and it is to an extent that we will never be able to grasp as humans. But it is best to know the truth and for that to set you free. When it comes to you feeling angry, you need to sit down with God and reflect on the things that have an influence on your anger. Could it be the type of music that you’re listening to? Could it be other factors in your life that influence that? Music has such a powerful influence on our emotions. Please make sure that you’re not listening to music that doesn’t glorify God, because not only does it not glorify God, it is not planting the right seeds into you. God bless you :) Please scroll down and read Patrick KPodo’s comment on this video. It’s very helpful :)

[@Chasenoir]

Music has such a great influence. We don’t think about the words we are saying and are religiously saying them without hesitation. Everything in your life is a pure reflection of who you are. People tend to listen or watch, eat things to their own standards and liking without consciously thinking. I, myself, have been a musician throughout my entire life, and I even I can recall how memories designated to songs because of a feeling. Music is emoting, people write write songs to recreate a moment, a feeling, even to the point we know what key does what to create those modes of feeling. Recording engineers even know the frequencies that are binaural to happiness, sad, and even anger. None of these techniques are new, I don’t want to sound too crazy but even Hitler knew the power of sound (words). Mind you in the Bible Lucifer’s gift was music, so it’s only natural when you look at the source and root of music, you come to find that influence plays a big role in media, music, and films. So you have to ask yourself would God approve of this? I saw in your testimony you may not struggle with it and it’s your opinion, but what is God’s opinion about it? What does he say about the tongue? These very same sentiments I struggled with. being a musician I listen to a lot of instrumental than mainstream music but when growing up I listened to a lot of secular but my mom always bought the clean version and even still I knew what the bad words were without having to “hear” them and this shows the power of words and their influence. All in all you can’t serve two masters. That’s why stories like the young rich ruler, are great examples of what we should be giving up to follow Christ. I pray for you brother and hope you find peace.

[@mrsxber1916]

​@@dvn898_perfect explanation

[@PiaLoveBSNRNCCBTP]

Im glad to see this. Lately, I been reading scripture and listening to secular music. Jesus messages are really not there but messages of love are there! I listen to more gospel than secular music, but the challenge is challenging to stop!

[@meowykittys4034]

God and Jesus loves you all!!! God bless you all!!! Jesus died for you all!!!

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Amen!!!

[@alycee9014]

This topic came at a perfect timing as I have been wondering this lately because I am fresh into taking my christian faith seriously and still listen to secular music from time to time. BUT I do have a few songs that I listen to daily :) 1. When you praise - Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ 2. More Than Anything - Anita Wilson 3. Fill the room - Maverick City 4. They That Wait - Fred Hammond 5. Yahweh - All Nations Music

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

I’m glad it came at a right time!!!!

[@TH33T0PIC]

i only listen to secular music i'm not convicted by or that doesn't talk about sin. if i play a secular song and my spirit is telling me i shouldn't be listening to this then it's out of my playlist.

[@LukeYHWH]

Same

[@jordanlopez1209]

im doin a podcast for my church today and this is one of the topics. not only did you help me break this down more but you brought a smile to my face. keep doing Gods work God bless you brother

[@pretty_butterfly417]

I usually listen to secular music cause of the beats but there's a lot of secular music with good messages I like. It's very very hard for me to find a gospel song I like and because of that, I've thought of not listening to music at all

[@reneebevthestrong5587]

Amen! We gotta be set apart from the world!

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

YESS we do!

[@traviskimbugwe]

speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; (Ephesians 5:19, NASB) Now this verse should help you and I understand that as believers we must only listen, speak, sing and make melodies from our the word of God.

[@officiallistengreatmuzik]

I'm guilty of listening to secular music even though I make Christian Hip Hop, or whatever one may consider it. Sometimes, Just me personally, I admire the talent of a secular artist. All good things come from above but a lot of us has used our gifts and talents for the wrong reasons. I've came from doing secular music myself. I still listen to secular music and I'm not saying that it's ok, It's just me. Maybe one day that will completely change

[@davidalston2334]

Luke 14:26-35 KJV. Is secular entertainment, music and most picture, really worth the loss of your crown? Is it really worth losing your spot amidst the 24 elders of Revelation 4, 5, and 19? All professional entertainers are the enemies of God that work for Satan toward the destruction of your soul. They defy the holy calling of God to repent and flee from the wrath to come. They cannot do this because their lives are signed away in a contract to entertain the wicked against the calling of God to repent.

[@erim9175]

All gifts do not come from above. Satan also gives gifts of music. Music is the most powerful weapon the enemy uses against the youth to corrupt thier souls and drag them down to hell. The last thing a Christian should do is join in in this. Most of these artists have sold thier sold for fortune and fame and are totally on board with the satanic agenda. We as Christians need to pray for them so they can find what we have. Not add to thier corruption. We have to choose which God we serve. The God of this world or the Most High God🙏. Many artists and famous ppl are trying to find God and come back to him. Lets pray for them.

[@creativenchrist]

if you need good christian rap, r&b, soul, afrobeats, etc I have public playlists available on my youtube page!

[@AkolJohnBosco]

1john 2:15-17

[@officiallistengreatmuzik]

I told someone that since things are that deep now, I truly respect it but that means that we need to pull away for all social media, no more television, etc.. I'm sure we are doing something sinful and if any man says that he is without sin then he is a lier.. not using this for an excuse but do we all watch one station on TV? Do we all only watch HOLY movies? Do we all not see things on KZbin and watch it? I mean if you're thay strong I understand you have great strength.. just pull away from television and a lot more because we are supporting something behind the scenes that we should not support

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

What are some Christians songs you listen to? Share your playlist below!

[@georgiamu]

BLSSD MUSIC is honestly the plug for gospel music especially for the youth. Different genres from Rap to Afro beats y’all should check it out.

[@thekarimmalangas5516]

Elevation Worship: Here as in heaven, Resurrecting, O Come to the altar, and Here again.

[@SadeWatkins]

God's Property - The storm is over now

[@francaomo]

Marizu- No Greater Love , Evan and Eris- People

[@adeolateniolaa7628]

Chandler Moore

[@sallyruss4574]

I really apprecate your video. Your explanattion was on point. The Holy Spirit spoke to me about 1.5 years ago and said to stop listening to ALL secular music. Sometimes it's hard and I wasnt to put on some dance music or Beyonce, Rhianna, etc. but I read the lyrics of their songs and they are really bad. Thank you for your encouragment. God Bless You!

[@lindalinda9796]

Here’s my vision. My housemate loves secular music especially Afro beats or music with women vulgar dancing. So, I was asleep when I found myself stand in my friends bedroom. He was laying on his bed, scrolling through his phone but there was music playing on the TV, it was afrobeat. Lo and behold I suddenly saw like someone vomiting 🤮 see how the vomit domes out? It was with such force that I saw demons of all kinds, and pouring into my friend who was innocently just laying there browsing the internet. He had no idea he was being possessed by uncountable demons. I remember this like it was yesterday. Stay away from worldly music. We have Godly music in the genres you might like, look for those.

[@weirdo9226]

I don't believe you

[@a.h.i267]

@@weirdo9226demons dont want you to beleive there there. Its like a virus, theyll slowly take over your body and you wont notice when. Stay awake!✝️❤️

[@JeffreyMcCall-ks6sr]

I just listen to my old school music and it doesn't pull me away from God and i know that lord would have put it on my heart not to listen to it and if it was a problem he would of told me some me some type of way and so far he hasn't

[@Pablo-mk5jl]

What about instrumentals? No lyrics. No background singers. Just a simple rhythm you can nod your head to

[@Justmscee]

I’ve been on this topic lately as I’ve been on a journey for a short while and I “DJ”. Mid next year I will be playing some tunes for a parish event…. Music is Me and I have so many questions and find myself being “pulled” from all types of genres. Thankful for this topic and your channel. The journey continues…

[@myiabrianna]

I am also a dj. I love to see people who does the same thing as me but also love God.

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

I don't think the genre is the issue as much as the content.

[@benjaminkoskinen5835]

I personally don’t feel any shame listening to secular music. I might be different than most, because i focus on the rhytm, melody and beat from secular music. Secular M can also be more authentic in my opinion. Music that is honest and raw is the best. It might be damaging to listen to secular music about girls, money and fame when u are younger and are easier influenced of your surroundings.

[@puregospel9907]

Hi Benjamin! Well, to be honest with you, music that edifies your relationship with God is best. God wouldn’t appreciate you listening to music that glorifies the world. We aren’t called to be worldly as Christians. Regardless of how good the best sounds, you should cancel it out completely if the lyrics are worldly; sexual, violent, vain and anything else that you know is against God.

[@benjaminkoskinen5835]

@@puregospel9907 you are entitled to your opinion and I appreciate your strong opinion about the matter. People who have strong agendas are easier to trust and believe in. You do you and I do me. Hey, maybe I will find out it is destroying my views and is missleading me to somewhere God doesn't want me. I do agree with you that music made for worship and to glorify him is more pure and feels like the ultimate way to use music.

[@creativenchrist]

There is christian music with really great rhythms, melodies, and beats. You really just have to find the right artists! If you need good christian rap, r&b, soul, afrobeats, etc I have public playlists available on my youtube page

[@rrobbinn]

Everybody talks about the lyrics that can come into your heart and turn into actions. What about music without lyrics? Techno, house, some jazz, classical music. What about if I make techno or jazz for example? I put no ill intentions in the music I make.

[@sheshamaaa4981]

It’s you being at the location I’ve been trynna run away to😂.

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Lol what’s stopping you😂😂

[@sheshamaaa4981]

It was a car, but not for long😭

[@MarvelKing-u4d]

My personal experiences with especially Rock Music, have taught me to be radically opposed to secular music.

[@japanpathfinder92]

Michael jacksons will you be there song is my favourite song of all time

[@upsidedown9071]

Thank you for sharing this message today brother. Praise and Glory to our spotless Lamb, Amen

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

You’re welcome! We give God all the glory!

[@marc4hunnid400]

this was definitely helpful for sure! Thank you for this!!

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Glad it was helpful!

[@strawbearries0_0]

The conviction after listening to arctic monkeys is crazy 😭.God bless❤!.

[@jordanselemani9860]

Thank you brother. I’ve been thinking a lot about music and my life as a Christian and I got a lot of insight from this video. May God bless you

[@creativenchrist]

if you need good christian rap, r&b, soul, afrobeats, etc I have public playlists available on my youtube page!

[@kobbyfalzio8883]

Their fruits ❤

[@fopefoluwaatanda1433]

Love the intro

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Thank you!!

[@ndifsmurida8838]

I just subscribed during this video.

[@imdifferent7294]

Thank you for posting. This video was helpful.

[@cynthiapierre-louis7880]

This was good !! 🙌🏾🤩

[@colonalklink14]

The sole purpose of this life is to love God and love your neighbor as yourself. True, if we love God and love our neighbors as ourselves we will obey His commandments. Thankfully we aren't saved by loving God but rather because He first loved us and gave Himself for us. Jesus is Lord God Almighty clothed in unsinful humanity and He is the author of eternal life to all who trust Him alone for salvation. Jesus paid for all the sins of all the world at the cross (past, present,and future). That payment is put to your account when you have believed on Christ alone for salvation. When you have believed on Christ alone for salvation then you have repented unto life!!! Salvation is absolutely free recieved solely by trusting in the person and finished work of Christ alone, and is certainly not conditional upon service to God. Service ( discipleship) if you choose it can cost you everything if you go all out in serving God. Our good works, repenting of sins, and obedience, are solely for rewards in Heaven or a lack thereof and have absolutely nothing to do with salvation at all. The only reason anyone will ever be in Heaven is solely by the perfect life, shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection, of Jesus Christ alone. Anything added or subtracted from this is another gospel. Salvation is free, instant, and eternal. Rewards are worked for! By all means go ahead and listen to Christian music rather than worldly music.

[@katherinepadilla3771]

Thank you that was very very helpful!

[@EA.1]

BEST VIDEO EVER.💙🙏🏾God bless.

[@that_agape]

A lot of it isn’t good actually tho btw bro - secular music may sound good but it’s not actually good. A lot of it is industry controlled, emphasizing and praising sexuality and multiple other things. It is worldly that’s why we have to be careful but when we’re talking to people about it we should be patient, kind, and gentle in our discussion just like you did in this video ✝️🙌👏👏👏🙏

[@MJ-vp1bi]

I have theory that we hold a lot of pain, trauma and stress inside us that working out with it would help more. I listen music when I feel particular emotion. Not that it makes me feel. I have spend thousands for healing my pain, going to the roots. I feel in my heart joy and any music can change it. Music it is just a reflection of what is inside us and we are numb to understand it. Like disrupting mold in the lake. Go deep because we do not reflect as deep as just going to church and having community

[@emillykadondi2578]

Okay i know secular music is actually wrong. Problem for me is getting friends that actually know this. Ooh would love music recommendations. So far i have , Paul Wilbur, Eddie James , Danny Gokey, Hillsong, Beckae Shae , Mandisa , Lauren Daigle , Don Moen , Maverick, Judith , Sinach , etc okay my list is so long. Yet , am still welcome to others 🤣

[@creativenchrist]

if you need good christian rap, r&b, soul, afrobeats, etc I have public playlists available on my youtube page!

[@keziahbrutus]

Samuel Medas😌

[@Cherylgawazah]

Thank you so much for this ❤❤😊

[@kgalalelomolemi6779]

The intro. I never espededit🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Lol Thank You!

[@nelly1094]

This principle may be applied to coversations, movies, series relationships, etc...

[@Ifewinz]

Thank you for this video

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

I'm glad it helped!

[@JesusIsLoooorrd]

👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 amen❤❤

[@Molem00]

If musicians are only supposed to make music about God. Then a pastors and preachers shouldn't ever utter a word if it's not about God. Then they also should not communicate to anyone in anyway if what they say is not Literally about God. They not even allowed to express themselves to their friends, family and wives...if what they say isnt about God

[@Ifewinz]

Loving the intro 🧡

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Thank You!

[@maite5329]

It helped thank you God

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

You’re welcome!

[@millieempowers]

Thank you for sharing! I like those questions that you gave us, when it comes to deciding what kind of music we should listen to. Like you said just because you can, it doesn't mean you should! I also want to add that listening to secular music is not a sin, I'd hate for believers to think that listening to Beyonce/ Ed Sheeran song 'perfect' for example, would mean they are sinning and all that. There are so many secular songs out there that are good and innocent, don't glorify God, but hey, they exist. I think as believers we have to use wisdom about certain secular songs that we listen to and it should always be our goal to glorify God in all that we do like the bible says. Obviously, if you are listening to dark music or music that is vulgar, or music that causes you to idolize certain things, then you are not helping yourself, but grieving the spirit, and opening doors to a lot of ungodly things, which can bring you away from Christ, and eventually lead you back into living a sinful lifestyle. And as you grow close to Christ, all you wanna do is listen to Christian music, but the holy spirit will help you develop that taste. Sorry for the paragraph, but I'm just echoing what you are saying & clarifying bc there's a lot of 'religious' folk ouchea who like to condemn other Christians about listening to any type of secular songs (good ones).

[@lovelyrose2218]

Especially listening to popular secular artists you have got to be careful! Beyoncé is a satanist in the occult called Illuminati you can literally search it for yourself lots of celebrities have sold their soul for fame and fortune and use their music to brainwash and as an act of mind control upon the listeners I’d personally say listen to music that glorifies God alone anything else is pleasing man and flesh which is a sin actually plus music is what ministers to us just like Saul was being tormented and David played the harp to minister peace to him music is a serious thing and satan has perverted a lot of it cause he used to be over the worship in heaven I’d say do your research and pray for discernment we should only want to listen to music that glorifies God not man or flesh hope this helps and God bless 🙏🏼❤️

[@lovelyrose2218]

I do agree with your other half though it’s a process to get to that point and Holy Spirit will develop change and desire for more of God during the sanctification process it wasn’t a instant transition for me it took time ☺️🙏🏼👍🏼

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

God bless you!!! Lol it’s okay to express yourself, 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@millieempowers]

@@lovelyrose2218 Great points made! I agree with you 100 % lol you know I didnt even think about that perspective. I mean I heard about illuminati & stuff, but this is why we have the body of Christ to help eachother grow. So thank you for sharing & reminding me. I am def not always right lol so I appreciate your wisdom sis ☺️🙌🏾

[@millieempowers]

@@lovelyrose2218 Exactly!! Its a process , but he is faithful to complete the work he started so hes still working on me sis 😩😭

[@TakaeTalks]

It's the ending drone shot for me lol! This is a great video, very informative! Thank You, Rabbi, God Bless You! 🙂

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Not the Rabbi but Amen, God bless you!

[@AllthingsHLC]

This was really good

[@umamzimela]

Can we have a video where you share your christain playlist ???

[@bbangel6935]

So basically a song that glorifies love between 2 people is bad ?! “What about this verse “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what between is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

You’re right that Philippians 4:8 encourages us to focus on things that are true, honorable, pure, lovely, and admirable. In its context, this verse is part of Paul’s letter to the Philippians, where he emphasizes the importance of maintaining a mindset centered on Christ and living out our faith in every aspect of our lives. It’s about cultivating a heart and mind aligned with God’s truth and righteousness. While love is a beautiful gift from God, not every expression of love aligns with His will. Some relationships and love songs may glorify feelings or experiences that contradict biblical values. For instance, love can sometimes be rooted in selfishness or lust rather than in the selfless, unconditional love that God exemplifies (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). As Christians, it’s essential to discern the source and nature of the love being celebrated in music. We should focus on love that reflects God’s character and intention for relationships. This means being cautious about secular music that might promote ideologies or behaviors contrary to Scripture. Ultimately, my aim is to encourage believers to be mindful of what they listen to and to choose music that fosters a deeper relationship with God and aligns with His principles, rather than potentially leading them away from the truth of His Word.

[@peaceofGod25]

👏🏼👏🏼 this is beautiful

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Thank You!

[@ChristinaDejene]

This is really good

[@monie4122]

I needed this word. Thank you 😊

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

You’re welcome!!!

[@puppetsandpeople]

We need quality Christian producers that make soulful music. Kirk Franklin is still dominating the Christian music world when it comes to soulful, catchy, upbeat, Christian music. We need more of him and more variety.

[@creativechristiancontent]

Kirk Franklin the singing about the lion and the lamb bowing down to the goat

[@creativenchrist]

if you need good christian rap, r&b, soul, afrobeats, etc I have public playlists available on my youtube page!

[@Treazhak]

@jophielministries try jordan amstrong

[@Pablo-mk5jl]

I agree with you. But theres so many more songs and musicals that have nothing to do with money, drugs, sex, murder and things of that nature. How about instrumentals? If the lyrics of the song are so powerful and can greatly influence the mind, what effect does a rhythm without any words to shape your worldview?

[@davidrussell9462]

Clifford would you do a video about what movies and TV shows we should watch and avoid

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Noted!

[@jolynedoria1421]

This helped so much! I was thinking about the case of movies totally unrelated 😂but...if the lord's name is being used in vain is it wrong to watch .....(I've related it to the scripture "father forgive them for they do not know what they do" bcoz most unbelievers simply don't know its wrong and so I ignore it ) Thank you in advance.

[@atinukesijuwade5994]

Thank you Clifford

[@rogermansour993]

AS A CHRISTIAN I LOVE GOSPEL MUSIC.I ALSO ENJOY. SOME REGGAE, OLDIES LOVE SONGS.THE BIBLE TALKS ABOUT THE LOVE OF GOD AND ALSO THE LOVE BETWEEN A MAN AND WOMAN AS LONG AS THE PERSON IS MARRIED .LIKE LOVE MAKING IS GREAT BETWEEN A MAN AND HIS WIFE.THERE ARE SECULAR SONGS THAT HAVE BEAUTIFUL MESSAGES THE SAME WAY THERE ARE TERRIBLE CHRISTIAN SONGS AND JUST BECAUSE THEY MENTION JESUS MAKES THEM GOOD.LET EVERY MAN BE CONVINCED IN HIS OWN MIND ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD. EVANGELIST ROGER MANSOUR MISSIONARY TO 🇭🇹 HAITI

[@carlalinton1005]

Carla Linton. I don't think that there is nothing wrong with listening 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 to Secular Music 🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶 there's a positive messenge in all music 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶 except that Rap Music. My Grandmother when she was living. She was a Mother Of The Church but she listened to other music besides Gospel.

[@teachfebus]

EARLYYYYY. Thank u for this amazing content and God bless 😌🙏🏾💕

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Yess! Amen! God bless you!!!

[@lynneschantzen2250]

I met a Christian rapper one day. He didnt know if it would go over. I said so many people kinda like rap even though they dont like the lyrics. You get on youtube and you'll have a following. Now I would say to him also that people .iss the music they used to listen to and Christian rap is great

[@thekarimmalangas5516]

This is really good Cliff! I really enjoy Maverick City and Elevation Worship.

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Thank you! I started getting into Maverick City but I don't listen to Elevation as much but you can drop some of their songs below!

[@obcmedia3125]

I stopped using the word secular... Happy Birthday is a secular song too... I changed the discussion to Godly and Ungodly Music. Is the song Godly or Ungodly?

[@SugarRushan]

Is happy birthday Godly ?

[@shalontehernandez6752]

What about at a wedding reception? Some people Dont think you should dance at your reception. I'm not talking about Playing songs with sexual words, cussing, degrading, drugs, killing etc... Love songs (not sex but love) The first dance song, father daughter, Mother and son and the wedding party. Not to include instrumental music. Example: Kenny Lattimore “For you”

[@creativenchrist]

It depends, as long as the "love" being promoted is like a pure 1 Corinthians 13 type of love and doesn't contradict God's word, I believe it's fine.

[@rehemaletukei9880]

@@creativenchrist hello can you help me I’m a Christian i like gospel songs but i‘m obsessed with Turkish drama secular song like love songs and another things about celebrities i like you watching their videos life styles but i pray that Jesus will set me free i need your advice 😊

[@creativenchrist]

@@rehemaletukei9880 hey! I would say for Turkish dramas, since they are fictional, it would be wise to not watch anything that promotes sin or anti-biblical ideas (like sexual immorality, vulgarity, strife, jealousy, violence, fear, gloom, pride, drunkenness, etc). It’s okay if they bring up these topics, just make sure they aren’t promoting it as good, it should be shown in the right light. It’s okay to watch videos about the lives of celebrities, just make sure that you aren’t idolizing these celebrities. Make sure you aren’t putting them above Jesus or following their lifestyle if it contradicts God’s word. If whatever videos you are watching about celebrity lifestyles is more focused on drama, gossip, and other ungodliness, it’s best to stop watching because it can influence you in the wrong way. Make sure whatever part of their lives you watch is teaching you valuable things that help you, rather than things that distract you from your purpose.

[@rehemaletukei9880]

@@creativenchrist thank you so much be blessed

[@creativenchrist]

@@rehemaletukei9880 for secular music, including love songs, I would say the same thing. Just make sure the lyrics aren’t promoting sin or anti-biblical ideas (sexual immorality, lust, pride, idolatry, jealousy, strife, bitterness, gloom etc). Not all secular music is bad, only the ones that contradict God’s word are bad to listen to. Make sure the love songs don’t say things like “I’ll die without you”, “I’m lonely without you”, etc because it could be idolatry, you don’t necessarily need a partner to feel fulfilled, only Jesus do that and be perfect at it.

[@lynneschantzen2250]

Dance your life away. To dance is to love. To love is to dance. I wonder about afrobeats. Because many are voodoo beats. Our band met a guy in Africa and said come tour with me. That is where the voodoo beat on Fleetwood Macs song Tusk came from. Would a voodoo beat hurt a Christian? Would it open a doorway for demons? I really wish it wouldn't but I am not sure. There are a few of our recording I still listen to and if we come in over the canned music in the store I can listen to us and others too

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

It can be an open door for the enemy if its not a christian song yes!

[@nameirrelevant0]

Unfortunately, the rhythms in modern music have sinful effects on the body regardless of whether the song is Christian or not. Look up the research on music done by David Cloud, Tim Kelley, and Tore Songnefest. Music is never neutral, even without lyrics.

[@user-kp9lg1cs7c]

What about instrumentals?

[@Pablo-mk5jl]

I'm also waiting for someone to answer that lol

[@user-kp9lg1cs7c]

@@Pablo-mk5jl my answer would be - it depends.

[@theresasimmons9007]

Whatever we saturate our minds with will come out the heart! Sorry but as Christians profanity is not good for the heart or minds. I stopped listening to the music I use to. Music can take you back to memories I don't want or need in the new life & mind of Christ..

[@SupportTheArts-yo8ox]

Not all "secular" music is vulgar. I listen to a lot of classical music anyway 😌

[@iancournand4139]

What about this song ? Song of Solomon 7 New English Translation The Lover to His Beloved: 7 (7:2) How beautiful are your sandaled[a] feet, O nobleman’s daughter![b] The curves[c] of your thighs[d] are like jewels, the work of the hands of a master craftsman. 2 Your navel[e] is a round mixing bowl[f]- may it never lack[g] mixed wine![h] Your belly[i] is a mound of wheat, encircled[j] by lilies. 3 Your two breasts are like two fawns, twins of a gazelle. 4 Your neck is like a tower made of ivory.[k] Your eyes are the pools in Heshbon by the gate of Bath Rabbim.[l] Your nose is like the tower of Lebanon overlooking Damascus. 5 Your head crowns[m] you like Mount Carmel.[n] The locks of your hair[o] are like royal tapestries[p]- the king is held captive[q] in its tresses! 6 How beautiful you are! How lovely, O love,[r] with your delights![s] The Palm Tree and the Palm Tree Climber The Lover to His Beloved: 7 Your stature[t] is like a palm tree,[u] and your breasts are like clusters of grapes.[v] 8 I want[w] to climb the palm tree,[x] and take hold of its fruit stalks. May your breasts be like the clusters of grapes,[y] and may the fragrance of your breath be like apples![z] 9 May your mouth[aa] be like the best wine, flowing smoothly for my beloved, gliding gently over our lips as we sleep together.[ab] Poetic Refrain: Mutual Possession The Beloved about Her Lover: 10 I am my beloved’s, and he desires me![ac] The Journey to the Countryside The Beloved to Her Lover: 11 Come, my beloved, let us go to the countryside; let us spend the night in the villages. 12 Let us rise early to go to the vineyards, to see if the vines have budded, to see if their blossoms have opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom- there I will give you my love. 13 The mandrakes[ad] send out their fragrance; over our door is every delicacy,[ae] both new and old, which I have stored up for you, my lover.

[@myka8712]

I am here because I carry heavy burdens. I feel like committing suicide but I won't. I just think I'd like to be gone and go nonexistent. I never wanted to be here and come in this world being me l, this for a reality. I was forced to exist and forced into life but also forced into being me something I hate and never wanted. I've carried this pain for such a long long time now. Ever since I was a kid well up into adulthood. I thought I'd somehow changed and I'll grow out of it but I never did. I am an ugly woman. I really am and no this isn't me being negative its the truth. Nobody has ever liked me before and look I'm am adult its been for long like nobody has because I am ugly for a girl. Every Christian tells me look to God for your worth and see you worth and see beauty that he sees in you through his eyes but that's so hard to do when you realize to yourself you are working so hard to gaze upon Jesus eyes and look to him for your worth and see yourself beautiful in his eyes whereas you yourself think you're ugly and majority of the people do and the hardest part and why I say I dont want to look to Jesus or God for it is because the truth is God thinks all his other children and daughters are worth dying for too and he loves them and thinks his daughters are beautiful but not just him thinking they are beautiful because in reality they really are beautiful because he actually not just think they are beautiful he even made that a reality for when he made them so he thinks they are beautiful and they really are though but when it came with me that was never to be my reality because though he thinks I am worthy and beautiful he didn't make that a reality for me so its a contradiction and I could never see my worth in his eyes I'm an adult now and no one had ever liked me not even the nice guys. But it hit me so hard to know that the person I genuinely liked my friend didn't like me he was someone who loves Jesus and is kind but he likes a girl who is pretty and positive and super nice . He only told me I was beautiful because he didn't ever want to hurt my feelings and make me feel bad about my self even though it's not true at all he was just being considerate of my feelings but here it hurts. Because that's my reality The rhing is I think God's messing with us he tells us he makes everyone all equally beautiful when that's not really the case. Some he made so andnothers live with whatever they get handed on as fate would have had it. Well even if one is ugly God being God would still say they are beautiful just because he is really kind even though they are not and I know he meant beauty not in terms of the fact someone is beautiful but just because they are made in his image just because they are living being is I know what he means by all being beautiful though one being flat out ugly. I never wanted to be me first of all I am as ugly as can get and I'm also a very slow learner I am dumb and process things really slow so I am the target of ridiculement. I never wanted to exist and I never pictured that when I did this is how I would turn out that out of all the things I could ever be this became me. I know its the heart that counts the inner beauty of a person but reality is even if I go to heaven I'd still be me there too forever I'd still be the person I am which naturally very ugly in heaven for all eternity forever. Like I know ill worship him and all but it hit me that if im this way now and hate myself and hate how I look and am for life and for eternity also ill still ha e to deal with myself because I'm forever a me and forever will be an ugly Asian forever and ever when I don't ever want to deal with me anymore because it's painful and I never want to be me I never could fathom the thought. But my question has always been why has he made some of his children very beautiful and me just this it's so hurtful and a slap in the face. I'm not conceited for a person but it's hard when he made many who are beautiful and do have kind loving hearts and me I have to bear with what is that im ugly but he thinks I'm beautiful for the simple fact I bear his image. It's hurtful when you love someone who doesn't love you back because he loves someone who is beautiful and kind and nobody has ever liked you before and evergones underappreciate you and no where near your heart can you find it to love you. I think God, I'm sorry to say this is sooo messed up to think its okay to force me to exist and be here and turn out the way that I am because I'd never imagine I'd become this person but I did. I never wanted to be me but what does he do? Force me into existence and force me to be me and this is the case that I'll have to deal with forever. But when I want to take my own life upon my hands I can't? So people get forced to exist when they don't even want to let alone be themselves and look and be the way they are but all this is out of their control and they want to end their lives and stop existing because they have a right to be non-existent since they get forced into life, forced to turn out the way they do and be themselves and force upon alot of things beyond their control but who gets to be them God or them? Them. Who gets to carry out and live their life God or them ? Them so why doesn't God thibk its okay to make someone who doesn't want to exist and be themselves go ahead and take it upon their hands to end it and go nonexistent when all this is force upon them and so is looking the way they do, their race, who they are, everything about them and coming into existence is all forced and shoved for them to carry out so very well they should and I should have a right to end and go nonexistent with a me I never wanted and a life I never even asked for because nobody deserves to be tortured for life being something they never wanted to be and carry it out forever when it's not their fault they just got handed the wrong fate of things. How does god even ever thinks it's okay to decide ill make some people in this world really beautiful and attractive whereas others are just average and not anything beautiful to look at. Like I understand its our character that counts but reality is it's hurtful why God is like this because this is tied into a person's identity and makeup as a whole human being as well as their race this things go hand in hand as the overall design of a human and it's sad when people get forced and handed the worse and of things whereas others get handed it well, I mean if God so loves everyone that treat it like he does make sure everyone is created all equally beautiful and made with care because that's not how it is so we all have to deal with how we are for all eternity. For whatever reason God thinks it's okay to make beautiful people who can have beautiful hearts and some of us such as myself ugly and mediocre never could understand. Realize that beautiful attarctive people can be with Jesus and in heaven still beautiful as themselves and someone like me can go to heaven and still forever be this ugly Filipino person I am. What if I never ever wanted to be me did god ever consider that?

[@ghislainenz3257]

Hey love. I feel a bit sad to see you feeling that way. I know we don’t know eachother but please don’t act on your suicidal thoughts. I know it’s easier said than done since I can’t exactly know how you feel just based on your description and I’m not in your shoes. You seem to be putting all the blame to God saying “ why did you make me look this way? Why didn’t you make everyone look equally beautiful” . That’s something that we humans sometimes do when things don’t go right in our lives at least once “ why, God?”. Please don’t feel like you were “ forced” into this life ... the gift of life is a wonderful gift. We all get born into different situations and it’s sometimes hard to appreciate life sometimes. We sometimes find ourselves stressed for a long period of time, depressed for years and etc and wonder why must we go on. Please don’t feel like life was “ forced” on you but it was a gift to you. Your mother brought you into this world. I’m sure there are people that care about you, it might not feel like enough of a reason now but think about them and I’m sure they will be sad if you ever move forward with those thoughts ... trust me. The beauty in everything is that we are all different. If we all looked the same we would almost look like mindless creatures but the fact that we were made all different is a beauty in itself. Tall, short, small/medium/large forehead, freckles/no freckles, small lips big lips, etc. I understand from the beginning of your post that you carry heavy burdens. I know sometimes just telling yourself that you were Made in God’s image and God finds all his creation beautiful sometimes doesn’t feel like it’s enough when your physical situation is constantly making you feel like other wise. You have to find someway to appreciate yourself more. It may take time because you’ve deeply engraved the idea that you will never be “ beautiful”. Girl stop trying to see yourself through the way some people are treating you. You may have just come across the wrong people, or you may just not have found “ your person”. Some people YOU find beautiful may not be “beautiful” to the next person. Beauty is subjective when seen through humans eyes honestly. That’s why at the end of the day you hve to find a way to love YOU first because you are your #1 bestfriend. That love that you could potentially find for yourself will fuel how you carry yourself and how you act and the one for you will make his way eventually. It all starts with you. Please stop with the ultimate view that you are ugly. How do you expect people to find you beautiful when YOU are already categorizing yourself? Those people who may have made you feel like you weren’t good enough .. it’s okay. That guy who rejected you ... it’s okay. That pain you feel... it’s okay. All of your feelings are valid but please don’t try to blame God. There are things you need to work on to understand better and that’s fine. Be strong. God loves you ❤️ If you need a listening ear I’ll be here, my IG is : ghislaying

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Don’t give up! God created you with greater purpose and it is my prayer that you will encounter the fine love of Jesus Christ, God has greater purpose for you! Just ask God to show you His love in your life!

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

@@ghislainenz3257 God bless you!

[@myka8712]

@@CliffordKyeiStudios Thank you brother. From now on I'll just be about the Lords business and keep my heart and mind focus on that. God bless.

[@myka8712]

@@ghislainenz3257 Thank you sister!

[@lucidlagomorph5809]

Why is it that the Christians that advocate not listening to secular music usually have a past listening to gangster rap heavy metal punk etc. There are actually some very beautiful tunes that celibrate all aspects of life. If you can give God thanks for this music and have gratitute great. I believe this is born from a religous spirit. It might be your at a place where you would prefer worship music over secular.

[@Yashivaforchrist]

When you said every time as believers we find ourselves justifying. That was the one 😮‍💨

[@mickelsonsaint-preux6651]

When people talk abr secular music they talk about the thug music where they talk abt violence sex and they curse Never talk abt music that talk abt love or struggles

[@josellii]

can someone pmo to their playlist on apple music cs i’m trynna let go of secular music fr

[@traciescarlett4156]

I've heard negative things about elevation and hillsong

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Also Bethel music is Not of God too!!

[@georgiamu]

Amen! 🙌🏾

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Amen!!!

[@justinfendelet8675]

all lyrics will be reworked to glorify God...

[@lazycrump]

True this ❤❤❤

[@aubreetaylor3335]

This video about to be dope💯🥳

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

Thank You!

[@evernechatman1590]

Nothing wrong with Luthur Vandross

[@FOHguy]

There are so many videos from "teachers" on this same subject. Anything from all secular entertainment is bad, to use your own discernment, to it's all good. How do *most* people decide who's right? Christianity in the age of social media. Christians - I'm going to go online and find some random person that I know nothing about to tell me what to believe and how to live my life. Other Christians - Great idea! I did the same thing! Except, I chose a different person because yours doesn't tell me what I want to hear. Meanwhile - God - That's not how any of this is supposed to work 🤦‍♂️

[@jorginaeverglass3496]

I like a lot of love songs but I see that many of them include phrases like "you are my all", "you make me complete", etc. Would you consider this idolatry or just figure of expressions?

[@CliffordKyeiStudios]

I am not really sure and I will love to look into it!

[@kendraheard8240]

I feel the same way I would just steer clear of it to be safe... because those love songs aren't necessarily directed to God they are about other human beings...I just got this revelation I like jazz , classical and gospel try those!

[@creativenchrist]

To the artist, it may be a figure of speech but ultimately, if them saying that is causing you recite things over your life that are against what you actually believe, then I would say go with your convictions. "You're my all", in a sense, contradicts Jesus' command to love God first and then secondly, your neighbor (spouse, family, strangers). The way you love God will look significantly different from the way you love your neighbor. Technically, your spouse can't be your "all" because God is supposed to already own that spot as your number one and rightly so, because he's perfect. Your partner could make a mistake or lead you astray or hurt you but God won't. Therefore, saying they are "all" is like saying you trust and hope in them as much as you do God. Which we're not supposed to. You wouldn't even know how to love them properly if they took the place of God in your life because loving them well requires submitting your all to God first. "You make me complete", it depends on what they intended that to mean. If it's another synonym for "you're my all", meaning I won't feel whole or don't know my purpose without you, then that wouldn't be biblical. But then again, it could also be a way of saying "we are one", like how the Bible says a man joins with his wife and they become one. Just read between the lines of each lyric in the song and it should tell you which one they mean.

[@3unhy3]

@@creativenchristwell said! I wholeheartedly agree. Pray about the exact song you have in mind and ask the Lord to help you discern the message of the song and look at the artist themselves. It is the inside that defiles the person, so the inquiry should be into the inside - the intention behind that song which informs everything ie the lyrics out of it. As a general principle tho, most secular love songs are drunk on fleshly passions that idolises the other person. Note Song of Solomon - the greatest love song, with intimate details of the body part and sexual passion and ecstasy in Christ. There is admiration for each other as created beings of God and a beautiful imagery of the oneness and completeness of the man and woman coming together to form the picture perfect garden of Eden with its flowery and natural language in the text. Think phil 4:8: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. This is your test. Run each song through the rest of each verse ie are these phrases true, noble, right, pure, against God’s word? To say ‘you’re my all’ to someone almost always invariably puts that person as the object of worship, but can also be a figure of speech of endearment from a Christian mum to her daughter. However, it matters whose mouth these words come out of it. So in general - look to artist themselves as context for ambiguous phrases :) My personal advice is to not even listen to unchristian love songs if unsure, or better, make it something you don’t even reach out for or desire anymore. My experience has been that the more in love with you are with God, the less attractive and fluttery these love songs that don’t sing of him are. Though the word God need not always have to be explicitly mentioned, it will always be clear whether a song is God-glorifying or not. The light and darkness are clearly separated, and they don’t mix. There is no neutrals or grey zones in this matter generally :) That clarity - like attaining HD vision can only be attained by wearing the right glasses or having your vision fixed. In that sense, you must spend time and by having a deeply intimate relationship with Him, these distinctions become clearer and easier for your own personal application in life. It takes one to recognise one - Christian love songs will always be clear (in its creative and artistic ways) about it being addressed to the one and only God we have Finally, consider your own heart. Why are you listening to these songs? The inside defiles the outside. If you’re unsure of a certain unchristian song in its message as is secular but not ungodly, don’t forget always a heart check and why you’re checking out that song in the first place? Test the root of your intentions against His words, and like food, modesty, and unmentioned things in the Torah and Scriotures, will ultimately be a matter of applying wisdom and personal discretion and your scruples of conscience between you and God. The heart of the matter is: invite God into all your decisions, spend time with Him and He will purify and beautify your desires and tastes from the most simple mundane to the most important decisions in life. This could be one of them ❤

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And more often than not, the lyrics of secular love songs are blasphemous. Grace find us. Indeed music is the only thing I know that was not created on this earth. It is meant for praises and worship. Christ is our Great God and Saviour.

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I’m a metal head and when I became a Christian I only listened to Christian metal but I listened to this one band called dark funeral and I tried to stop listening to them after I became a Christian but they just released a new album called “we are the apocalypse” and I really wanna listen to it what should I do?

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7:48 !!

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