King David played music. The bible declares it. In fact, he used music to sooth the mind and emotions of King Saul who brewed MUCH hatred in his heart towards David. But David did NOT buy into Saul's feelings of hatred. HE continued to TREAT ugly in the heart Saul with kindness and respect. Saul is an example of worshiping the "pride" in men rather than the humble adoration of the creator.
Furthermore, David in the bible also had some issues with sin in his heart. He knew it, and declared it in Psalm 51. The reason for his sin wasn't because he gave up and said "I am born this way".......no way. He said "Psa 51:4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. " Essentially he LOST connection with his creator! That is why he knew he was living in sin. Some have even gone so far as to say that it was not the sin of being with another man's wife that was the "adultery." The sin was in HIDING his behavior and MURDERING Bathsheba's husband. No sin exists unless there are two (or more) people involved. John the Baptist was murdered by two or more people and it was by the request of a woman who danced. The sin is in HIDING from the creator and admitting this truth.
If you are talented in any kind of music, whether it is just singing "Over the Rainbow" to your children, or if it is in creating full albums that are for sale to millions, you WILL encounter "Sodom and Gomorrah"...... that is a guarantee.
The reason is because Satan desires WORSHIP! Yes, worship. Music is a form of worship. Beautiful talented singers with wonderful singing voices are "caught," so to speak by "strange women" in Hollywood and beyond. The men look handsome and healthy and strong. The women play with the heart of man in these high talented positions......and literally break it. Jesus himself NEEDED to confront the evils of Capernea. He stated clearly that they were WORSE than Sodom and Gomorrah, because of their unbelief.
So the only way to confront the evils, is not to give into it. But to continue with musical talent. Overcome the evil in their heart with GOOD. Do not be deceived by others who want you to "bow down" and worship their "Sodom and Gomorrah" lifestyle. No, fulfill the work that God wants you to do on earth. STUDY the SCRIPTURE, SHEW thyself APPROVED.
You as a believer can sing secular songs (Song of Solomon is right in the middle of the bible and declares love.....come away with me Lucille). You can also sing beautiful songs that sooth the soul and are just generally fulfilling the comfort of the general tribe. You could sing tribal or cultural songs without looking like you love the tribe more than the creator of the tribe. And in many cases it is absolutely WONDERFUL to sing and know many hymns and praise songs.
Most importantly KNOW the scripture, so you do not get deceived by the ugly pattern of this fallen world. Such a pattern only leads to much heartache and early death.
PS. Here is a sample of the music I improvise......
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