Should Christian listen to pop-music.....err um classical music?

Well, put it like this, the entire bible is a piece of music.  Most songs that people write have some sort of "story" behind them.

However, some "songs" have become -corrupted- or -lazy- songs.  They reach into the "lower" ways of living life.  They don't appeal to goodness in man or beast.  Should you listen to those songs?  Not for a normal person who loves God's word and loves to exist in a state of "reality" here on earth.

In the indigenous culture songs, specifically pow-wows are used to cater to singing which ignites a certain sort of worship.  Particularly a connection with animals and/or nature.  To be "connected" makes a person feel complete.

If the song promotes something that is in opposition to the scripture, I'd say it probably isn't such a great song to listen to for the heart and soul.  Eventually it will cause internal combustion and confusion about a person's place in this universe.


Personally, I really wouldn't recommend a "campfire" style Christian song, because it seems to only appeal to the "childishness" of a false sort of Christianity, rather than genuine faith aspects.  A person is better off listening to "pop-music" that sings some truths, if the Christian message is going to be reduced to "childishness" rather than genuine maturity.

What about classical music?  Bach?  Beethoven? Music with lots of REAL non-electric instruments?

I can say that any music, even classical can have a "fleshy" nature to it.  The ugly element of "pride" can creep in and ruin the message of the complex-classical song.  The songs can be quite complex, but lack a connection to the listener if the person performing the song doesn't really "love" the audience.(lawrence welk seems to love the audience)

I shouldn't say what types of music are the "best" for each person because this can vary by person to person.  Even Christian music, that is labeled Christian music can vary by person to person (though I wouldn't call some of it Christian).  I have heard fine sounding Orthodox or Jewish music too, which if it doesn't go against the "bible" or in opposition to the gospel message as a whole, then it would be fine to listen to as well.

Essentially, if the lyrics are in opposition to the gospel message (and in some cases plagiarized and manipulated for profit), its not such a good song.  Sometimes the writer of the song may produce 50% good songs and 50% not so good songs (due to a desire to make a profit off of the song), but the message is clear about what he or she is trying to portray.  If the lyrics are encouraging the listener to do better, then the song is a good resource for encouragement.

Here are some example songs:

(This song writer has a generally positive message)

(This song writer follows old-testament-meditation from Jewish faith....as a result, generally positive message)

(This song writer is very popular writer.  Some songs are not in favor of gospel message, but has a general "grace" nature to his songs.  Like that guy who knows you and hangs out with you anyhow...despite flaws....)

I wouldn't think a person is "bad" for listening to these song writers, even though they are not "gospel focused" songs.  There are other types of songs that have a "biblical theme" but are not necessarily gospel focused, they simply focus on another portion of the bible.  Maybe they don't focus on the bible but maybe the song sings about something culture or nature based.  These are not terrible songs at all, in my opinion.

Consider THIS when listening to "modern" pop-songs as a whole.  Notice how gospel-singers "copy" this same trend!  That says to me something isn't good!  Gospel-message songs should NOT imitate the "world"

(This song seems like a "dumbed down" version of a gospel song.........this doesn't seem to acknowledge anything truth based.)


Anyhow, there is more to this topic than meets the eye, as the scripture is supposed to ENHANCE our values as a whole.  Make better and more meaningful choices in life!

Consider the basic hymn as a POSITIVE and encouraging resource for the soul!  Sing from scripture if at all possible!  Note: that hiding away from the "worldly music," unless it is apparent they are trying to "brainwash," will not cover our sin and problems, rather we simply need to reprove and -love- the "sinner" so to speak.

So consider the good hymns in times of poverty (you won't have to worry about a fancy music producer getting mad, or fancy lawyers protecting your music), and in times of need to overcome the "yucky" music of this world.