Do you think that any genre of music can glorify God?

[Jesusgirlkk]

please just say your true feelings

 

[jds777]

I think so. Because there are no limits as to how an individual would worship God. Because its really about the purpose of the song.

 

[Boanerges]

Sure, music was created to worship God. While lyrics are critical the style is not and any judgment on that is simply preference or personal prejudice.

 

[jiggyfly]

Something to consider is that there are over 150 psalms yet not the first sheet of music so I say the same, any style or genre of music can be used to worship.:wink:

 

[stephen]

We all know that David played the harp skilfully, as he composed the psalms. Various songs to the Lord covering all the situations we face in life.

Saul was cheered as David played.

Music has progressed. I was blessed and thrilled as a converted 'dance band' leader and saxaphone player, testified to saving grace and played the song 'I get so thrilled with Jesus'.

He wowed us. We also were thrilled with Jesus too as he played.

Ps 33:3 talks about playing skilfully, and I am utterly in favour of that. Playing skilfully.

The guitar has become prominent in worship today. Fine providing discretion is remembered as folks draw near to Jesus.

My father of a former generation, used to say that guitars were backslidden harps. HaHaHa

There have been times when I have recalled his words, with the noise and lack of 'skill'

Let him play skilfully' is the admonition of scripture.

 

[tirapet]

Technically yes and technically no.

God gave all these people wonderful musical talents. By playing and making songs, they are showing off all of what God has done and can give.

On the other hand, some musicians sing about non-Christian themes (such as unmarried sex) so they are not glorifying God.

People can use and have God-given skills. Not ALL glorify God.

So to answer your question, I think ANY genre of music (as long as it is Christian-themed) can glorify God. People can rock out and glorify God, people can rap and glorify God, people can country it up and glorify God, and so on.

 

[Brighthouse]

The fruit of any woman or man is self effident in there life. It is by this fruit or lack of it,that we decide. The taste of ones fruit is our judge,as we have no need to judge the person,but the fruit which they give us,we indeed can judge,at least for us.

 

[benjc]

I didn't vote cuz there was no option of 'not sure'.

Recently i saw a whole teaching on how nasty and wicked what we call 'Hip-hop' is and it made me realize that anything could be made corrupt with the desire to get attention and turn away from God to seek self Glorification, money and all that worldly stuff. So i don't know I gotta read the Bible well to know for sure

 

[sharen]

I believe God can use anything he likes to reach people, but that doesn't justify sin.

Some worship music can do more damage then heavy metal or outright satanic stuff simply because the theology in it is so misleading.

Just because something is in 'this' or 'that' style of music doesn't necessarily make it right or wrong, as far as I'm concerned. You have to look at the content of the song and the spirit behind it.
And some songs can have very constructive messages and themes mixed with very unhealthy ones. I think it's always best to pray about something if you're unsure.

Is it healthy is probably the first question you want to ask yourself IMO.

(and if you're spirit led, what is God saying to you about it?)

 

[Thiscrosshurts]

Its' usually the words and not the music that is a problem.
Think of how many good tunes have been destroyed by unfortunate lyrics.

 

[Property Of God]

Of course. Why else is there worship music at church? In heaven we'll be singing and worshiping as well. There is music that does NOT glorify God. A.k.a Lady GaGa... Just saying.

 

[gdemoss]

Do we consider who the worship music is for? Do we write worship music based upon what we like or how the feel of the music appeals to our flesh? Who is the worship music supposed to appeal to? The worshiper or the one being worshiped?

Yes, the music and style of it matters. Consider the use of music in the entertainment industry. It is used in such a way to give the viewer a richer experience while viewing. Music used in movies is made to accentuate the film and bring out a fullness to it. So then what about our worship music? It is for God right? How are we choosing to give God a richer experience of our worship? Does the music we play to him match that which we are saying with the words we sing?

On the other hand, there is what is called worship music out there that is explicitly for the pleasure of the listener and not God. It isn't listened to so that God can be glorified. It is listened to solely for pleasure. Taking your sinful music styles you once listened to for pleasure in your ignorance and putting godly words to them so that you can still enjoy the pleasure of the music with some sort of proper theme is not glorifying to God. Bringing it into the church and calling it worship music is a slap in the face to the God you claim to love.

Always remember to ask, is this about me or about God? For my pleasure or his?









1 Cor 14:7, Eph 5:19,

 

[Fraction]

Do we consider who the worship music is for? Do we write worship music based upon what we like or how the feel of the music appeals to our flesh? Who is the worship music supposed to appeal to? The worshiper or the one being worshiped?

Yes, the music and style of it matters. Consider the use of music in the entertainment industry. It is used in such a way to give the viewer a richer experience while viewing. Music used in movies is made to accentuate the film and bring out a fullness to it. So then what about our worship music? It is for God right? How are we choosing to give God a richer experience of our worship? Does the music we play to him match that which we are saying with the words we sing?

On the other hand, there is what is called worship music out there that is explicitly for the pleasure of the listener and not God. It isn't listened to so that God can be glorified. It is listened to solely for pleasure. Taking your sinful music styles you once listened to for pleasure in your ignorance and putting godly words to them so that you can still enjoy the pleasure of the music with some sort of proper theme is not glorifying to God. Bringing it into the church and calling it worship music is a slap in the face to the God you claim to love.

Always remember to ask, is this about me or about God? For my pleasure or his?









1 Cor 14:7, Eph 5:19,

Opinion!

If you can listen to Christian or God themed music and worship God while doing so, then it's not a slap in the face to God.

That's just silly...

Even if it's not a Christian song, or about God, it still doesn't mean it's bad. What if it's a love song? Something God is pretty much all about in the new testament, something he wants us to do to everyone. What if we find comfort and relaxation in a love song, and worship God while it plays in the background?

Makes no sense to cast things out that comfort you and provide you with no negative feelings, or better yet...positive christian feelings. Sounds a bit closed minded.

 

[gdemoss]

Opinion!

If you can listen to Christian or God themed music and worship God while doing so, then it's not a slap in the face to God.

That's just silly...

Even if it's not a Christian song, or about God, it still doesn't mean it's bad. What if it's a love song? Something God is pretty much all about in the new testament, something he wants us to do to everyone. What if we find comfort and relaxation in a love song, and worship God while it plays in the background?

Makes no sense to cast things out that comfort you and provide you with no negative feelings, or better yet...positive christian feelings. Sounds a bit closed minded.

There is probably nothing I can say that you will not refute by your choice words of rejection through name calling. I would adjure you to start with Jesus and work your way outward. You are supposed to be like him correct? That begins with emptying yourself of self and becoming a servant of God to others (Phil 3). Picking up your cross and denying yourself. Denying ourselves is the opposite of pleasing ourselves. It is the only way to escape the corruption that is in the world through human desire to please themselves. I am very careful not to go back to the former idolatry that I committed as I worshiped the musicians of the world who created that which tickled my ears.

Let me bring to mind some characteristics of God, he is:

• Opinionated - Lk 7:28 - I agree with him here.
• Silly - 1 Cor 1:21 - This is absolutely brilliant.
• Close minded -Ex 20:2-3 - I wouldn't have it any other way.

I am honored to be like him according to your testimony of me.

 

[Fraction]

There is probably nothing I can say that you will not refute by your choice words of rejection through name calling. I would adjure you to start with Jesus and work your way outward. You are supposed to be like him correct? That begins with emptying yourself of self and becoming a servant of God to others (Phil 3). Picking up your cross and denying yourself. Denying ourselves is the opposite of pleasing ourselves. It is the only way to escape the corruption that is in the world through human desire to please themselves. I am very careful not to go back to the former idolatry that I committed as I worshiped the musicians of the world who created that which tickled my ears.

Let me bring to mind some characteristics of God, he is:

• Opinionated - Lk 7:28 - I agree with him here.
• Silly - 1 Cor 1:21 - This is absolutely brilliant.
• Close minded -Ex 20:2-3 - I wouldn't have it any other way.

I am honored to be like him according to your testimony of me.

I didn't mean to actually use "name calling". I wasn't directing it at you as a person, but rather some of the primary points of your opinion on this matter. In no way am I challenging you, or trying to insult you. This is not my attention, if this is what happened then I apologize. I can address your post now.

I have rejected your opinion now, because it makes no sense in it's primary points. Some of it I do agree with though, the idea of it that is. It's kinda like you're saying we shouldn't use "bad" things for our worship. Which is true, however what is bad to someone can be good to someone else. What might hold someone back, could move someone else forward...even in faith.

You also took my opinions on your opinions personal in the last part of your reply and then compared it to biblical scriptures which is completely off topic. However, I understand your confusion and cleared that up earlier, I hope.

 

[gdemoss]

I didn't mean to actually use "name calling". I wasn't directing it at you as a person, but rather some of the primary points of your opinion on this matter. In no way am I challenging you, or trying to insult you. This is not my attention, if this is what happened then I apologize. I can address your post now.

Thank you for clarifying your inflection, something that cannot be seen in printed words well.

I have rejected your opinion now, because it makes no sense in it's primary points.

What primary points are you pointing to?

Some of it I do agree with though, the idea of it that is. It's kinda like you're saying we shouldn't use "bad" things for our worship. Which is true, however what is bad to someone can be good to someone else. What might hold someone back, could move someone else forward...even in faith.

Maybe an example or two will help me understand your point of view.

You also took my opinions on your opinions personal in the last part of your reply and then compared it to biblical scriptures which is completely off topic. However, I understand your confusion and cleared that up earlier, I hope.

That was just for fun. An exercise of the mind with scripture and really had no bearing on the topic as you say.

Gary

 

[JonahofAkron]

Any musical style can be used for His purposes and glory. Any.

 

[Fraction]

Thank you for clarifying your inflection, something that cannot be seen in printed words well.



What primary points are you pointing to?



Maybe an example or two will help me understand your point of view.



That was just for fun. An exercise of the mind with scripture and really had no bearing on the topic as you say.

Gary

Oh you're welcome, sometimes I seem a bit hostile lol. Which I am not trying to be, but rather aggressive or out in the open. I am glad you know now I wasn't trying to insult you, that is very important. We are all in this together after all.

The point I was aiming at is when you said something along the lines of "some worship music is purely for the listener and not God". Which I can agree is true, but is that so bad? If someone listens to one of these songs, but finds themselves worshiping God from the songs inspiration or the feeling it gives them, is that bad? See, I do not believe that it is. However, I am a person who tries to bend and twist things (except faith) into my perspective. Not exactly justifying it, but taking from it what I chose to take from it. There are some songs that aren't even considered Christian songs that make me think about God, or cause me to get a little closer in that direction. Understand what I am aiming at here? I hope so lol, explained it the best I could. >.<

Ah, an example of my point..well lets see. In my above paragraph I talked about listening to a song that wasn't designed to be a Christian song, yet it got me into a Christian moment. A song about the relationship between someone and someone else, someone might not see this as a positive thing or a holy thing. However, someone might take the elements of the relationship spoke of in this song (honesty, love, respect) and apply it to their relationship with God. Another example could be a movie. The movie could have some violence in it, maybe some minor faul language, which one person might no appreciate. Then on the other hand, another person might look directly at the hero of the movie. They will observe them and their elements (courage, love, strength) and apply this to their living, or even their faith.

Haha, yeah I understand that. It was actually an interesting thing to add. You are proud of your faith and strong in it, which is highly respected.

 

[Furious_Love]

I voted yes, as any musical style can glorify God if it is intended for Him.
It is where it comes from. From hardcore to classical and all in between.
God is glorified in music dedicated to Him.

 

[gdemoss]

Oh you're welcome, sometimes I seem a bit hostile lol. Which I am not trying to be, but rather aggressive or out in the open. I am glad you know now I wasn't trying to insult you, that is very important. We are all in this together after all.

The point I was aiming at is when you said something along the lines of "some worship music is purely for the listener and not God". Which I can agree is true, but is that so bad? If someone listens to one of these songs, but finds themselves worshiping God from the songs inspiration or the feeling it gives them, is that bad? See, I do not believe that it is. However, I am a person who tries to bend and twist things (except faith) into my perspective. Not exactly justifying it, but taking from it what I chose to take from it. There are some songs that aren't even considered Christian songs that make me think about God, or cause me to get a little closer in that direction. Understand what I am aiming at here? I hope so lol, explained it the best I could. >.<

Ah, an example of my point..well lets see. In my above paragraph I talked about listening to a song that wasn't designed to be a Christian song, yet it got me into a Christian moment. A song about the relationship between someone and someone else, someone might not see this as a positive thing or a holy thing. However, someone might take the elements of the relationship spoke of in this song (honesty, love, respect) and apply it to their relationship with God. Another example could be a movie. The movie could have some violence in it, maybe some minor faul language, which one person might no appreciate. Then on the other hand, another person might look directly at the hero of the movie. They will observe them and their elements (courage, love, strength) and apply this to their living, or even their faith.

Haha, yeah I understand that. It was actually an interesting thing to add. You are proud of your faith and strong in it, which is highly respected.

How do you interpret this verse? "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him." 1 Jo 2:15 What is he referring to exactly?