Christians: What music do you listen to?
Music can be entertaining but this is also one of the tools that the devil uses to deceive many people, especially youth. Most of the songs nowadays, is more about sex, drugs, money, fame and violence. Anything that the world can give. Anything that can satisfy flesh.Ā
We, as a Christians, should be aware on the things that we speak, listen and do. Music is one of the tools that the devil is using to deceive people, especially Christians. I once also struggled with this kind of problem. I love music ever since i was a kid. I love rock music. Iāve been a great fan of some bands like Paramore,Ā Flyleaf, All Time Low, My Chemical Romance, Alesana and a lot more.Ā Ā
Ā I donāt know but whenever i hear their songs, it kinda gives me a good feeling. I keep on repeating their songs on my playlist. Their screams, the beat of the bass and drums, and noise of guitar, it really sounded good in my ears. Until it affects my everyday mood, attitude and even my point of view in life. I didnāt mind if it says anything against God as long as It satisfy my flesh. Take note, I was an active Christian that time. I play guitar & sing praises to the Lord every sunday but during saturdays and weekdays, iām singing with the world. Itās really hard for me to clean up my playlist that time but thank God for His Grace, iāve been reedeemed. God helped me to break the bondage of worldly music in my life. Iāve prayed for it a lot of times. I fast for it and i started listening and downloading Christian music on my phone. Thatās the time that i established new relationship with God.Ā
So to my fellow Christians, be careful on music that you listen to. Remember, we should be Christian not only by name. We should Ā completely surrender our selfish desire. WE ARE A CHRIST FOLLOWER. We must be aware on what we feed on our minds.Ā
āI am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for meā ā (Galatians 2:20).Ā
Man cannot overcome his sinful nature, we still need God. The power and guidance of the Holy Spirit will make this happen. If you are still struggling with this kind of situation, PRAY for it. Of course, i canāt assure you that it is going to be easy. Itās an ongoing process. Just continue to pray for it and ask God for strength and wisdom. Read the bible and worship Him. Surround yourself on the things that gives glory to Him alone. There are so many Christian musicians like Hillsong, Planetshakers, Citipointe, Starfield and many more that is using their God given gifts and talents to give glory and honor to the Lord. Listen to their songs. Remember, the best kind of music is that praises and glorifies God.Ā