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Is listening to secular music a sin?

Im a young person and there are many many many temptations out there in the "world". The list could go on and on about all the temptations . And i see many people( even myself sometimes) getting caught up in secular music its catchy, its upbeat, and its entertaining. but something God showed me, is this:

 

1. Phil 4:8
Finally, brothers, 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.

Questions to ask yourself when listening to certain secular music: Are the lyrics of the song true? Does it have pure message? Is it praiseworthy? The answer is between yourself and your God. God wants us to be wise with what we put in our mind. 

If the songs you are listening to promotes and encourages some sinful

actions, you know beyond a doubt, that this song does not praise God, but the devil. We should be very careful with what we listen to. I would encourage you to not listen to music that has swearing or a false message about life. Don't fill your mind with garbage that can hinder your progress to God's kingdom.


2. 1 Cor 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Anything you do, do it to the glory of God. This will prevent you from

making big mistakes. Does the song you listen to give glory to God? Be honest with yourself. Don't be deceived.

3. Some people are out there to get rich. What sells the best on today's market? Sex, vulgar language and self-glorification. What can this lead to? 

1 Tim 6:9-10:
People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 

4. Make sure you can give thanks to God in whatever you do. 
Eph 5:4:
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

I hope these guidelines can be of help to you. Praise to God for saving a wretch like me!

There are certain things that come to bear upon a man, which the devil will use as a set back. Some of these are what we eat, drink and listen to.

Some other things could be what we hear. No wonder the scriptures warn to be careful of what we hear. What we also wear could go to some extent to determine our destiny. It could make up or mar us ultimately. Conversely, what we hear (the sounds) goes a long way to either mold us to break us down.
Music is Music?

Secular music is any organized sound of the world systems. It may or may not be accompanied by words. Music has a relationship with the spirit and soul of man.

Secular music, therefore are such music that has not been inspired by the Holy Spirit. They are music rendered to the glory of man, the devil. They are sung based on human thoughts, philosophy and feelings. They are rendered not in accordance with the Spirit.

pretty deep stuff huh? think about it...

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