Does It Really Matter?
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 ESV
Many people often ask questions in regards to the appropriateness of their ability to listen to secular music. Usually, these questions are received from those who still haven’t been able to comprehend the importance of a properly enriched spiritual diet. It reflects not on the longevity of one’s salvation experience; but on their level of spiritual maturity, as well as their ability to discern the effectiveness that music has on the soul of man.
God has created us with the ability to respond to the sound music in a fashion that we respond to no other stimuli. Everything that is living reacts to sound music. Music is considered a universal language. Why? Perhaps because in all actuality, written music emanates from the soul of the writer. As a child of God – one of my main concerns should be to mimic my Father – in every aspect of life. Therefore, how can secular music; which has been produced from the soul of one who is in direct opposition to my Father; be of any sincere benefit to me? If I believe; as the Bible states that God is love (I John 4:8); how can someone who doesn’t know God, even begin to tell me ANYTHING about love? If I am still finding the necessity to seek comfort, enjoyment, relaxation etc. from something that is not of God – what is that saying about knowledge of and my relationship with God? Am I saying that God is limited in His ability to produce those whose music has the potential fulfill my every need? Or have I not matured to the extent that I no longer require the crutch of secular music? Or have I not really become aware of the fact that the enemy is using secular as an access to my spirit man – a door that I have willingly opened for him?
In this era where we are constantly bombarded with various “instruments” which are directly contrary to those of the Lord; we must be alert and on our guard for anything that will attempt to divert our attention and devotion from the Lord.
“…… let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us” Hebrews 12:1
Could secular music one of those weights? You be the judge!
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