to dance or not to dance...

[gekko]

epiphany - im worried about the signature you have on your posts...

Sheep in a Wolf Suit

sheep are not called to be in wolf suits...

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sorry im off topic

[Nero's Fiddle]

I think part of the reason why ungodly music and other forms of "worship" have been so able to make headway into our churches is because of the idea that anything we do with the claim that it is for God's glory is right.

The fact is, there are things that are wrong regardless of whose name you are doing them in. Rock music has negative impacts on the emotions and bodies of human beings whether done for Satan with worldly words or propagated in the Christian community with "Christian" words.

Aaron's sons died because they burned "strange incense". They did not burn it to an idol, but in the tabernacle of the Lord for His "worship".

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As an aside concerning the impact of music even on demonism: When Saul had an evil spirit, David played godly music on his harp and the spirit departed.

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When Moses descended from the mountain with Joshua, they heard the Israelites in their worship of the golden calf, in which the Bible says they "played".

Joshua thought it was a war going on in the camp because of the tumultuous noise. But Moses, being acquainted with the worship of idols, informed him that it was not warfare but singing.

Then, "as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing."

I bring this up because it demonstrates that the type of music, etc, the Israelites used to worship their idol was NOT THE SAME as the type they used to worship God.

In fact, speaking of the altars, groves, etc, used by the pagans the Israelites would destroy, God told them to demolish them, because, "Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God."

Why then should we use rock 'n' roll, associated with so many terrible and worldly practices, to "worship" the Lord?

Why do we want to be like the world from which the Lord has purchased us?

[nebula]

Is there a verse in Scripture that speaks against music styles? Instruments? Beats? Rythms?

If I wrote down the Scriptures in hyroglyphisc, would it be considered "evil" because that style of writing came out of a heathen culture? Why is music different?

[hopedancer92]

Is there a verse in Scripture that speaks against music styles? Instruments? Beats? Rythms?

If I wrote down the Scriptures in hyroglyphisc, would it be considered "evil" because that style of writing came out of a heathen culture? Why is music different?

i sort of agree.... but if your music has a negative influence on you... then why listen??? has anyone heard of Zoegirl or their music....? i was thinkin of using that kind of music... or maybe mercyme.... would that be bad in any of ur opinions??? cuz its not rock 'n' roll... which many of u have said to be bad.... and their songs a wonderful message!

Edited July 22, 2006 by hopedancer92

[billie]

I love Zoegirl and Mercyme. I don't think there's anything wrong with their music. It sure has a positive effect on me!

[hopedancer92]

I love Zoegirl and Mercyme. I don't think there's anything wrong with their music. It sure has a positive effect on me!

Awesum!!! its nice to know u agree w/ me!

[nebula]

i sort of agree.... but if your music has a negative influence on you... then why listen???

Did you mean music style or music artists?

If anything leads you to sin, of course avoid it.

But I meant styles. The church used to consider pipe organs as sinful, apparently. Go figure.

has anyone heard of Zoegirl or their music....? i was thinkin of using that kind of music... or maybe mercyme.... would that be bad in any of ur opinions??? cuz its not rock 'n' roll... which many of u have said to be bad.... and their songs a wonderful message!

For your church service, I would be careful to use a song that wouldn't create controversy. I don't think Mercy Me would be a problem. Zoegirl, I am not sure.

When you speak to your parents and pastors, it would be good to gain their approval on the song you use as well.

[Floatingaxe]

Yes, I have heard Zoegirl.... its Britney spears makeover... it is very hard rock and while she has only one song I would consider listening to IN MY CAR only as ENTERTAINMENT, she would not be allowed in the true church where the Lord is worshipped. This kind of music also is accompanied by dance that is no where near holy. Very worldly, sensual, etc. Her music does not belong in the church.... MercyMe is the same way. I would not play one song in the church. The way that they play it is disrespectful to the Lord Jesus Christ who suffered and died for you.

The dance of the Old Testament is no where near what people do today in church and outside church.

The music and drums and other instruments listed were played in a different manner than today.

If one is even arguing about this, trying to force it into the church, check your own heart.... check your own motives... hopefully you have a strong wise pastor to see through this and advise you directly.... and that his or her answer is a very clear NO.

Sure you can run to another church that will accept it, but that does not make it right.

We have a STRONG and WISE pastor who yields his pastorship to God as our true pastor, and guess what? He says YES, YES, YES! All biblical.

[darkest_red]

Yes, I have heard Zoegirl.... its Britney spears makeover... it is very hard rock and while she has only one song I would consider listening to IN MY CAR only as ENTERTAINMENT, she would not be allowed in the true church where the Lord is worshipped.

Sorry, did you just say Zoegirl are hard rock?? Because they are most definitely not rock, hard or otherwise. It's pop music.

Apologies if I have mis-read you.

[billie]

That's what I thought, too, Red.