Had a unique conversation with some people 2 weeks back that got me thinking pretty much every moment my mind had a free moment. I kept coming back to the fact how can you put God in a box. Now I realize I haven't posted in a while and I apologize that this post isn't a CD or Artist review (working on 3 right now so be patient) but this is something I feel we all need to think about and come to grips with. God is beyond all of our comprehensions...so why do we still think He can't use all types of music for his glory!!!!??? Being in the line of show promoter for our small venues our church is blessed with has allowed me many a chance to talk music with both those with faith in God and those who don't. It amazes me that my biggest musical arguements have occured with those with faith then those without.
Many of us realize God can use all types of music to reach people and all types of music can be biblically based and point towards HIM! That is done through the lyrics in a song not the type of music. Did you get that? Lyrics make a song Godly or not, not how many thrashing electric guitar players are involved or whether the singer(s) have dyed yellow hair and tattoos all over them. Is the song lyrically God pleasing...if it is how can we say it isn't Godly? By saying it isn't Godly your saying "God you can't touch rap music or rock music or metal music...you're not powerful enough." Pretty ridiculous huh? Yes there are those of us who flirt with the edge between secular and Christian music way too much and to the point where maybe you shouldn't listen to rap, as an example, because you can't find it within yourself to be honest with your soul and only listen to Godly rappers. If that's the case I say more power to you, it takes a bigger man or woman to admit their downfalls and take measures against them.
But to write an entire genre of music off as unGodly is almost as ridiculous as going back in time and telling God, "Don't waste your time with Saul...you can't reach him." To those churches and fellow brothers and sisters who hold to the belief some music is unGodly....I ask, no I beg you to re-evaluate that thought process.
I'm the first to admit that there are times in worship or service that certain music doesn't fit, but in life all music fits. Check out the lyrics laid down by rap artist Lecrae and I guarentee you he will change your thoughts on rap...then check out Thousand Foot Krutch or The Letter Black and rock music will be changed for you as well.
May God forever be the God even all our minds together cannot comprehend, and we as brothers and sisters embrace the fact he cannot be pushed back or kept in a box.
One love, one God, one way.
Your bro,
Tyni
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