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Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 12:45am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Yesterday i got into a heated debate with an acquaintance. He was of the opinion that listening to secular music and movies is bad for a christian. I on the other hand was countering him. Although i know that there are music or movies especially that one should avoid but i opine that it is not enough to ride all secular music and movies off. I have learn alot especially from secular movies both as a form of entertainment and educationally and just because some movies are bad doesn’t mean i should stop watching movies. As for the music aspect, although i listen to alot of gospel but i also listen to secular from time to time. I told the guy that what about Tasha Cobbs a gospel singer who featured Nicki Minaj in "I'm getting ready" or Jeremiah Gyang featuring M.I. in "Kaunar Na Allah". The songs are great and are still gospel. The guy argued that they have backslided. They should never associate themselves with secular musicians. We argued for like an hour until we get tired. So i will like see your own point of view. Is listening to secular music/movie bad for a Christian? 15 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by thesicilian: 1:37am On Aug 16, 2020 |
You may be able to win the verbal argument with your friends, but deep down inside you know that secular music and movies will stunt your growth as a Christian. 150 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by VickyRotex(f): 1:46am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Although i know that there are music or movies especially that one should avoid but i opine that it is not enough to ride all secular music and movies off. 1st Corinthians 6: 12: Someone will say, "I am allowed to do anything." Yes; but not everything is good for you. I could say that I am allowed to do anything, but I am not going to let anything make me its slave. - GNT "I have the right to do anything," you say--but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"--but I will not be mastered by anything. -NIV 78 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Nobody: 2:02am On Aug 16, 2020 |
When the Father and Jesus Christ truly abode in you together as promised, you will know if listening to secular or worldly music is good for you or not.. -Don't pray to receive Holy Spirit's slap when you entertain profane, unholy, ungodly, and polluted things.. 16 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by hisgrace090: 2:15am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Stay clear anything that undermine your spiritual life to succeed as a Christian. 38 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kobojunkie: 2:49am On Aug 16, 2020 |
thesicilian:Only if it is what you claim as your lot! 2 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kobojunkie: 2:50am On Aug 16, 2020 |
hisgrace090:The only thing that can undermine you spiritually is that which you chose to attach FEAR TO. 15 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Nbotee(m): 2:52am On Aug 16, 2020 |
There's no difference between most of the Christians of today and the Pharisees in the times of Jesus..... We are more of judgemental Christians than practical Christians. What is wrong in listening to country music which is a "secular" song? What is wrong in listening to some gud old Bob Marley, Lucky Dube or even Celine Dion or Khalid? What is wrong in watching Suits or Game of Thrones? Shld we close our ears wen we hear these songs over the radio or like deeper life of old we shldnt even own television sets ryt? There is nothing wrong with watching secular movies or listening to secular songs. There's a reason why movies have ratings and preview. King44: So if I understand U correctly, being awakened to societal challenges will affect ur spiritual growth? But U can work for "sinners" and interact with dem daily right? Watching d news and sports as well shld b discouraged since it doesnt help U grow as a Christian. We would rather be seen to b religious in these parts than be seen to b Christians. 95 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by OtemAtum: 3:18am On Aug 16, 2020 |
If you can't do worldly things that are not negative things, what then is your purpose on earth. Watching movie and singing secular songs are for pleasure and fun. What is bad in them? 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Nobody: 3:51am On Aug 16, 2020 |
I fear for the future... This is how it starts. The next set of religious extremists might just be the so-called Nairaland "christians" after all. The sort of things I hear them say here are cringe-worthy. Let's face it, something is not right. I know many of you will not agree with me but hey... you don't know what I have seen and read here so you won't understand. These things often start out as harmless jokes and then balloon into something else before you know it. It might take years but we are gradually getting there. I have studied the origins of several radical religious groups to know. 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kobojunkie: 4:19am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Kalatium:You are right and your friend is wrong. God gave us commandments for us to obey. Everything else, He left to each person to decide for himself/herself. Yes, followers of Jesus Christ are free to party all night without it impacting their relationship with God. Yes, God allows us to enjoy all that He has created for us, without limitation. All He asks is that we obey what He has commanded. In the Old Covenant, He commanded the people not to make any more rules than the one He has given them and not to remove from the rules He has made. In the New Covenant, Jesus Christ warned us against subscribing to doctrines and rules of men, so that we do not nullify the power of God in our lives by these acts. ** substituted from another Bible translation for a better understanding of what is impacted Jesus Christ did not say we should not listen to Secular music and He did not limit us in what we can watch as far as movies, so it is up to each individual to decide for themselves based on own preferences. We are made free in Jesus Christ, not shackled as those in the Old Covenant are - God gave commandments on how they should dress, eat, sleep, when they can work, how etc. But in Jesus Christ, we are made free and should not look instead for ways to add chains to our lives, for by doing that, we instead jeopardize the freedom that Jesus Christ died to give us. We are not to make rules and impose those rules on others pretending we do so in the name of God for God has given no man power to add or remove from that which He and He alone has commanded. Do not let yourself be deceived by religion and do not let religious people fool you with their lies into buying into their rules and traditions, which only serve to push you away from God, not bring you closer to Him. 18 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by BlowYourMind: 5:09am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Kalatium:Tell during the time of JESUS CHRIST, which movie, playlet, song or dance did you heard or read he featured, supported, commended or associated with, HE came to preach, live exemplary Life, perform miracles before HE went back to heaven. If you are a "CHRISTian" if you remove CHRIST from CHRISTian it make you nothing, CHRISTian means CHRISTlike and little CHRIST, what CHRIST do not do don't do it. your eyes can bring darkness into your life, all those gospel singers and actors, you are talking about 99.99% of them like pastors are not teaching CHRISTlike word, they are just doing it to earn money and fame not to propagates the gospel, if the song or movie does carry the word of REPENTANCE, PURITY, HOLINESS and RIGHTEOUSNESS that CHRIST preaches, you heading to wrong destination, if heaven is your goal retrace your steps. Matthew 6:22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 6:23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. . 6 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Akube1z: 6:39am On Aug 16, 2020 |
VickyRotex:This bible verse really explain it all . I found myself guilty Some wordly activities like betting, business, secular movies, music etc are not sin . But when you do them in excess and you get addicted and it taking your time. Especially when it is taking over your brain and heart and the time to be with God ,then it is your idol. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 6:49am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Nbotee: Succinct. Dude this is exactly what i am talking about. So far this things have not affected my spiritual life. I believe in being practical 4 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 6:51am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Akube1z:What about school that takes many years of one's life. Is it also an idol. 8 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 6:54am On Aug 16, 2020 |
BlowYourMind: During the time of jesus there was no movies for him to command. Jesus did not sing any song. But how comes we are singing gospel songs today. Are you telling me you haven't watch secular movies before or you are just not being practical. P. S. The verses you quote above are talking about different things entirely, the last one is even talking about money and has nothing to do with watching movies or music. 3 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 6:59am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Kobojunkie: Thanks man. I like what you wrote up there. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 7:03am On Aug 16, 2020 |
OtemAtum:Exactly what i am saying. Although i don't encourage watching pornographic movies etc but it is not bad to watch a movie about Abraham Lincoln the president of America or read non-christian books because they don't praise God, they can help. 3 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Akube1z: 7:04am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Kalatium:Not everything is a sin , but when you place them above God and you do them in excess that it takes over your heart and brain then it's bad. Let the word of God continuously dwell in your heart while you're in Earth . It is best you don't corrupt your Heart and brain with worldly activities. You are alive to please God , you are not the owner of your body and soul .They belong to the Maker which is our heavenly Father. In everything we do we pray for Grace and mercy of God . Because we are all sinners and we have not pleased the Mighty God 2 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 7:07am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Wolgrace: What do you mean by profane, unholy, ungodly, and polluted things? You mean any movie that is non-christian is bad. So watching a medical movie such as "gifted hands" is profane, unholy, ungodly, and polluted things. Please stop generalizing. If its pornographic movie i don't encourage that. 4 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 7:08am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Akube1z: Yes bro i also agree with you on this. |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Akube1z: 7:08am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Kobojunkie:True. 4 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Kalatium(m): 7:11am On Aug 16, 2020 |
thesicilian: Like i said. Its from time-to-time not on a regular basis. Are you telling me if i watch black Panther, i am polluting myself and it will stunt my growth? 1 Like |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Nobody: 7:23am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Kalatium: You asked a question and concluding at the same time. Are you afraid of reasoning because you are using force approach? Bible says "whatever is pure, good, holy, praiseworthy, think of these things" and "whatever you do or eat or drink etc.... do it to the name and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." Things that are not good are profane and ungodly.. Brother, you don't need to feign annoyance to avoid reasoning, my message was clear because it is written "grieve not the Spirit." If truly He is in you, profane things will grieve Him and you will be sensitive to His voice or reaction. But when a man is totally carnal, profane things will gain more influence. We need Him. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by BlowYourMind: 7:34am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Kalatium:There was no movie, but there are performance or some sort of entertainment which Jesus Christ never partake in it nor His Apostles, all those songs people are singing are not gospel songs, they are just entertaining songs that doesn't glorifies GOD. what is the GOSPEL? John 3:16 For [b]G[/b]od so loved the world, that he gave his Only begotten [b]S[/b]on, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life. that is the gospel, song that doesn't talk about Repentance, Holiness, Purity and Righteousness are never Gospel songs. I watch/listen to secular music and movies just because "I am not a CHRISTian (CHRISTlike and little CHRIST) the adamic nature is there, the flesh is stronger than the spirit. And about the Bible verses, it is talking what what you watch, if you watch something that strengths your faith you will be strong but if you watch evil things your life will be full of evil, and the last verse is talking about being the servant of sin/devil and claiming to be the servant of God is not possible, you can be of the world and the flesh if you wish, but cannot be of GOD (CHRISTian, CHRISTlike and little CHRIST) |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Image123(m): 7:39am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Nbotee: This is the lie that the devil has fed the church. Today we have a spiritually weaker church than 40 years ago. Give it another 40 years, it will be worse. The lines between Christianity and the world is virtually eroded. Most Christian don't even know the world today, because they are the world. Too similar. The so called films and songs you advocate for make the so-called Christian lose sensitivity and have no hatred for sin. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by Tina001(f): 10:21am On Aug 16, 2020 |
I listen to Secular music alot, I also watch movies but then I still have the fear of the Lord in me. It's not by listening to music or not, to me, they are just for entertainment and shouldn't deviate you from serving the Lord 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by jesmond3945: 10:21am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Yes. You feel your mind with immorality |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by emmabest2000(m): 10:21am On Aug 16, 2020 |
hisgrace090: 4 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by omenka(m): 10:21am On Aug 16, 2020 |
Gave a neighbor who happens to be a pastor a ride three days ago. Was blasting away on one of my favorite rap albums- Deeper Than Rap. Dude was clearly very uncomfortable but AC dey blow him balls, so he couldn't but sit there and endure the music. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Listening To Secular Music or Watching Movie Bad For A Christian? by philipstanley(m): 10:22am On Aug 16, 2020 |
It depends Me I listen to good love and emotional songs and I thinks its alright. 2 Likes |
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