Theopolitan Posted December 11, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 87 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/22/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 So you don't like the song ... big deal. Why try to ruin it for others? What do you like anyway?Not trying to ruin it for anyone. Just stating my opinion. It's listened to in my house just like any other seasonal song, but the thought hit me a while back. What do I like? I like YOU, bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetycakes Posted December 11, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 162 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,877 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 2,129 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/23/1964 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I have always liked the song. I agree with others on here that, for me at least, it speaks of giving your best, and I particularly also like the rendition by David Bowie and Bing Crosby which speaks to me of Peace on Earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeCajunboy Posted December 11, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 113 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,430 Content Per Day: 0.23 Reputation: 33 Days Won: 1 Joined: 12/24/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/28/1952 Share Posted December 11, 2007 No, not pagan because of the drum, but the message. Is our best really good enough to merit the approbation of God? What is the acceptable sacrifice, and did the drummer boy offer it?Do you know what pagan worship REALLY is? it's not humanitarianism, it's really WORSHIPING false gods.The term pagan is not as narrow as you think. It's synonymous with "heathen," which is used of any non-Christian. I don't think the song reflects Christianity, and it leads one to think that the works of our own hands are acceptable to God. The acceptable sacrifice is described in Psalm 51:17, The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. And I'm guessing that you also believe that you don't have to do any "works" to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. While I know it does state that exact phrase in God's Word, HE also says that when you are living In HIS grace you will automatically have the want to do HIS works. So , while to say you don't need to do works to enter the Kingdom of Heaven is true, It is also truth to know that you will want to do HIS works when you are truly saved. Both thoughts work well together. And how are we to know it the song that "The Little Drummer Boy" may not have had a "broken spirt" that brought him to the point of song to begin with? Is is at least possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia1 Posted December 11, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,858 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 9 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/24/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/23/1957 Share Posted December 11, 2007 No, not pagan because of the drum, but the message. Is our best really good enough to merit the approbation of God? What is the acceptable sacrifice, and did the drummer boy offer it?Do you know what pagan worship REALLY is? it's not humanitarianism, it's really WORSHIPING false gods.The term pagan is not as narrow as you think. It's synonymous with "heathen," which is used of any non-Christian. I don't think the song reflects Christianity, and it leads one to think that the works of our own hands are acceptable to God. The acceptable sacrifice is described in Psalm 51:17, The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. And I'm guessing that you also believe that you don't have to do any "works" to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. While I know it does state that exact phrase in God's Word, HE also says that when you are living In HIS grace you will automatically have the want to do HIS works. So , while to say you don't need to do works to enter the Kingdom of Heaven is true, It is also truth to know that you will want to do HIS works when you are truly saved. Both thoughts work well together. And how are we to know it the song that "The Little Drummer Boy" may not have had a "broken spirt" that brought him to the point of song to begin with? Is is at least possible? Theo hello brother.. Why don't you check your posts and see how many have to do with wanting to correct what you think is wrong with the world, christians, other peopleand now songs. I would like to see a encouraging word from you, a edifying word, a uplifting word, a good word of testimony from you life that may help others. Opinions are good, not fact and perhaps when you give one you can start by saying " it is my opinion". (I like a good argument but this is vain). It will perhaps sound better that angry or bullyish.. By the way thats one of my favorite songs...all of us come to Jesus with nothing and he readily accepts us... patricia1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted December 11, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Why be so critical of such a simple song. To me i speaks of obedience to the Gospel, sacrifice, and the joy of wasting our everything upon our dear precious Lord. He honors the simple things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricH Posted December 11, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 366 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 10,933 Content Per Day: 1.57 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted December 11, 2007 No, not pagan because of the drum, but the message. Is our best really good enough to merit the approbation of God? What is the acceptable sacrifice, and did the drummer boy offer it? Jesus praised the widow for giving her coin. This is not works by salvation, it is giving our best for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickilynn Posted December 11, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 138 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3,997 Content Per Day: 0.63 Reputation: 19 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/13/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted December 11, 2007 Theo hello brother.. Why don't you check your posts and see how many have to do with wanting to correct what you think is wrong with the world, christians, other peopleand now songs. I would like to see a encouraging word from you, a edifying word, a uplifting word, a good word of testimony from you life that may help others. Opinions are good, not fact and perhaps when you give one you can start by saying " it is my opinion". (I like a good argument but this is vain). It will perhaps sound better that angry or bullyish.. Shalom Patricia, I was thinking the same things! Amen! By the way thats one of my favorite songs...all of us come to Jesus with nothing and he readily accepts us... patricia1 Amen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theopolitan Posted December 12, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 87 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/22/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 (edited) And I'm guessing that you also believe that you don't have to do any "works" to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. While I know it does state that exact phrase in God's Word, HE also says that when you are living In HIS grace you will automatically have the want to do HIS works. This is true. So , while to say you don't need to do works to enter the Kingdom of Heaven is true, It is also truth to know that you will want to do HIS works when you are truly saved. Both thoughts work well together. And how are we to know it the song that "The Little Drummer Boy" may not have had a "broken spirt" that brought him to the point of song to begin with? Is is at least possible? Well , it's quite a reach, but if you want to look at it that way, go ahead. Edited December 12, 2007 by Theopolitan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted December 12, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.93 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Theo - You didn't answer my question. Do you know what worship is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sopranette Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Don't like the song, but only because it bores me to tears. Are you suggesting the drummer boy is heathen because he plays the drums? That would be incorrect. He is offering the only thing he has, mediocre talent on the drums, to the newborn King. No mention of a little drummer boy in the Bible, but then Christmas carols are a theological mess, anyway. love, Sopranette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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