Classical music.

[Irish_Graham]

Music, so long as not created for the purpose of sin, inherently brings glory to God.

There ya go

How do you determine for definite if it was created for the purpose of sin or not though?

[apothanein kerdos]

Music, so long as not created for the purpose of sin, inherently brings glory to God.

There ya go

How do you determine for definite if it was created for the purpose of sin or not though?

The style or the song itself? No style is created solely for evil, however certain songs, if done in worship to another god...would be questionable.

[Irish_Graham]

Music, so long as not created for the purpose of sin, inherently brings glory to God.

There ya go

How do you determine for definite if it was created for the purpose of sin or not though?

The style or the song itself? No style is created solely for evil, however certain songs, if done in worship to another god...would be questionable.

Like Led Zep singing about the "Pied Piper" ans what not, hence the reason I dont listen to that stuff any more.

[mrs]

I was raised on classical music and like to play it as well. Some of my favorite composers are Beethoven, Debussy, Bach...

[IreneM]

love it

and think of this where did they get the talent to write this music

A gift from God

In Christ

IreneM

[jesussaves]

I like much or most classical music. Chopan is one of my fav's. The piano and violin are the two musical instruments that I have a passion for. I was blessed to hear musicians in Russia play the most heavenly music on their violins when I visited there. I often pray the Lord will lead such wonderful talented people to minister in music to His glory.

If I hear something that I do not like I simply turn it off.

[HisWordIsSufficient]

I absolutely adore classical music and this thread has come about just from a post I just did in another forum about cutting back on the things of this world and spending more time with our Lord.

I know some of this music is deeply rooted in occult teaching ie. Wagner's "Des Ring Der Nebelungen" and some of Mozart's darker stuff just before he died, and this side of classical music I avoid, but some of it is so beautiful and uplifting that I cannot listen to it without thinking about our Lord in absolute worship and thinking that ultimately this came from Him through the work of a man on Earth eg Beethoven 9th Symphony nearly always gives me this feeling of wanting to spring to my feet and cry out to Him!!

So my question is 2 fold, are you a fan of this type of music, and do you think its in any way subversive or soul destroying to listen to? I always pray for guidance, and have had my prayers very clearly answered at times on this very subject when on listening to some of the stuff I used to listen to before I was saved eg. Led Zep, I actually became nausious and knew it wasnt right, but with classical music Ive never had such feelings, and as such to tend think its ok once, as with everything, it doesnt take a hold of me and become and obsession and ultimately lead me away from God. I will never allow that to happen, with anything.

Any thoughts?

WOW i had no idea any of it was "occultist" or anything like that, you learn something new everyday.

I personally dont mind classical music and have a few cds ill chuck on time to time with no conviction whatsoever. The Holy Spirit helped me filter out my cd collection, and the classical ones are still there so id say there okay.

[gypc]

I love the classics. I'll listen to about anything instrumental as long as it is pleasing to the ear.

[EricH]

I enjoy it very much

[DaniJ87]

I like some classical music- particualarly the kind that almost sounds like something is happening... I like Back's Invention No. 8- but that's mainly because I learned to play it on the piano.... still have it memorized... :-)

As to the comment that it matters what music was intended for when created, I half-way agree. One point I would like to add to that, is that as Paul wrote; some people preached the gospel to spite it; others to glorify God- yet as Paul said, "Yet I will praise God...for whatever motive, the Gospel is still preached." (sorry if that's not right... I'm going from memory here- I understand the gist of it, though... ) I think it is sometimes the same with music; Regardless of how the original author felt when he wrote something, it does not change what the music is today.

I would also caution yourselves to be sure that what you like and dislike lines up with what God says- such as not condemning music that others listen to, if your reasoning really boils down to a preference. This is something that I had to do recently. I finally asked myself: "What message does this music have? Is it effective at conveying this message? Is it a good, Christ-pleasing message?" If the answers to these questions is yes- then I cannot condemn the music- regardless of how little I may like it.