Should Christians Listen to Secular Music?
One thing that we must remember is that Satan perverts everything that God creates (Gen 2:19-21).
There are two main questions to ask when wondering about secular music:
- Who is playing?
- What are they saying?
- Who is playing?
The source matters. Musicians can be influenced by light or darkness (2 Kings 3:15). Music is a powerful tool that helps us connect more in the spirit realm, and the evidence is all over the Bible. - What lyrics are sung?
The Bible says that God inhabits the praises of His people
(Ps 22:3), and faith comes by hearing (Rom 10:17). When we sing songs about the Lord, we feel His presence.
I wonder if fear, depression, or even lust can come from what we listen to.
An important question to ask yourself is:
- Is your music drawing you near to the Holy Spirit or quenching Him?
- Does it feed the flesh or build your spirit?
Be real! You set your own stage in the play of life…