HisFirst Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) And is it OK? To direct secular "love songs" to God? There are some songs that the words (to me) bring God to mind, although in no way are they classed as Christian songs (but they're not foul either). So I sing along to them (in the car) but I'm singing them with God in mind. Has anyone else done this ? I'm asking if its "bad" as I've heard that most secular songs are to do with satan as he controls the music industry. Edited June 24, 2017 by HisFirst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Abby-Joy said: Personally, I don't listen to secular songs. So I'm not familiar with the love songs. I have no doubt that your heart is in the right place when you sing to God of your love for Him. I do the same with Christian songs ... I love to sing to Him, and I know He loves when we sing to Him from our hearts. But... you're right about the secular music industry and their satanic covenants... so maybe it would be a good idea to find other songs from the Christian genre... ? Is it true Abby the covering one eye and finger/hand signs the celebrities do are satanic? If so, it goes way back - the Beatles, MJackson when he was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.76 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.96 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted June 24, 2017 A long time ago, Bebe and Cece Winans recorded the song "Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong" - only their version of it was "Lord, Lift Us Up Where We Belong" - and it was a hit among Christians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidei Defensor Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 165 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3,997 Content Per Day: 1.57 Reputation: 2,607 Days Won: 15 Joined: 04/29/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted June 24, 2017 1 hour ago, HisFirst said: And is it OK? To direct secular "love songs" to God? There are some songs that the words (to me) bring God to mind, although in no way are they classed as Christian songs (but they're not foul either). So I sing along to them (in the car) but I'm singing them with God in mind. Has anyone else done this ? I'm asking if its "bad" as I've heard that most secular songs are to do with satan as he controls the music industry. Depends on the song's content. If you talking about love songs that anyone can enjoy, sure, is not watching a film and interpreting messages in it the same thing? For instance, if a movie doesn't have a specific Messianic/Christ-like message, but you see it, is that no different if you applied it to music? The problem is if the music contains very specific lyrics that contain expletives and unbelieving statements (granted I don't infer you meant these kind of songs, but I am covering the bases). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, Fidei Defensor said: Depends on the song's content. If you talking about love songs that anyone can enjoy, sure, is not watching a film and interpreting messages in it the same thing? For instance, if a movie doesn't have a specific Messianic/Christ-like message, but you see it, is that no different if you applied it to music? The problem is if the music contains very specific lyrics that contain expletives and unbelieving statements (granted I don't infer you meant these kind of songs, but I am covering the bases). Definitely no expletives and the like - that's not my taste in music - just some love songs male/female subject matter (not talking sexual however), pretty tame lyrics but some of those songs mainly from the 70's, 80's just make me think of God when they're on the radion - having said all of that, I hardly listen to mainstream secular music - I mainly listen to boring news channels and talk shows discussing politics, current affairs etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 40 minutes ago, nebula said: A long time ago, Bebe and Cece Winans recorded the song "Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong" - only their version of it was "Lord, Lift Us Up Where We Belong" - and it was a hit among Christians. I've never heard their version of that song and tbh, never heard of those guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Yowm said: although I don't care to see it done in a Church worship setting. I'd run a mile if that became the new normal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidei Defensor Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 165 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3,997 Content Per Day: 1.57 Reputation: 2,607 Days Won: 15 Joined: 04/29/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, HisFirst said: Definitely no expletives and the like - that's not my taste in music - just some love songs male/female subject matter (not talking sexual however), pretty tame lyrics but some of those songs mainly from the 70's, 80's just make me think of God when they're on the radion - having said all of that, I hardly listen to mainstream secular music - I mainly listen to boring news channels and talk shows discussing politics, current affairs etc Indeed, like the Beatles' "All you need is love!" You can see that as Biblical, "Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love." (1 John 4:7-8). For by singing "All you need is love," is to say "All you need is God!" because God is love. Edited June 24, 2017 by Fidei Defensor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut- Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 39 Topic Count: 101 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,673 Content Per Day: 1.31 Reputation: 7,358 Days Won: 67 Joined: 04/22/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted June 24, 2017 2 hours ago, HisFirst said: And is it OK? To direct secular "love songs" to God? There are some songs that the words (to me) bring God to mind, although in no way are they classed as Christian songs (but they're not foul either). So I sing along to them (in the car) but I'm singing them with God in mind. Has anyone else done this ? I'm asking if its "bad" as I've heard that most secular songs are to do with satan as he controls the music industry. I Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted June 24, 2017 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 950 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,532 Content Per Day: 5.02 Reputation: 9,027 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted June 24, 2017 2 hours ago, HisFirst said: And is it OK? To direct secular "love songs" to God? There are some songs that the words (to me) bring God to mind, although in no way are they classed as Christian songs (but they're not foul either). So I sing along to them (in the car) but I'm singing them with God in mind. Has anyone else done this ? I'm asking if its "bad" as I've heard that most secular songs are to do with satan as he controls the music industry. Sure, I relate most every conscious thought that enters my mind to God and His will for me. I get myself in more trouble when i don't. So yes. On another thread it was asked if we sing Christian words to secular tunes, and the answer there is yes too. There I mentioned "Amazing Grace". May I add here that I happen to love the Blind Boys Of Alabama rendition of Amazing Grace sung to the tune of The House Of The Rising Sun ( Can be found on You Tube if interested ). That is powerful music and worship for my soul. It reminds me that God can and does turn about that which is evil and use it for good for those that believe on Jesus. Fact I can use a dose of Blind Boys of Alabama right now to lift me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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