Nbotee:
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.

Wolgrace:


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.

sunshineV:
is god omniknowest? did he know i will listen to secular music? if yes case closed

Nbotee:
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.

Tina001:
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

Kobojunkie:
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.

King44:
It is wrong for a good Christian to listen to circular music. It pollutes the mind and draws your closer to sin.

King44:
It is wrong for a good Christian to listen to circular music. It pollutes the mind and draws your closer to sin.

philipstanley:


You've said it all
The problem with blacks is that we are over spiritual

Nbotee:


Pray tell, how does my listening to Majek Fashek, Lucky Dube or Bob Marly pollute my mind and draws me closer to sin?

King44:
It is wrong, it has been stated in the Bible don't, if you listen to music from the mouth of sinners and you listen to sinners you are also a sinner.

A true Christian don't listen to such there are good numbers of gospel music and gospel movies both local and international.

If you still find yourself doing secular you've backslide although you were born into Christianity.

I am guilty as well.

JayCynic:



According to that logic, if you drive a car made by a sinner, use musical instruments created by sinners, eat in restaurants owned by sinners, buy clothes made by sinners. You are automatically a sinner.

King44:
Bro for your spiritual growth stay inclined to gospel music, movies and strictly what the Bible says.

Listening to sinners because it seems what their saying is true, which is actually true but those things wont develop your spiritual life but instead awaken you to societal challenges. So tell me how does that help you grow spiritually?

King44:
Bro for your spiritual growth stay inclined to gospel music, movies and strictly what the Bible says.

Listening to sinners because it seems what their saying is true, which is actually true but those things wont develop your spiritual life but instead awaken you to societal challenges. So tell me how does that help you grow spiritually?

King44:
what are we saying? what are you saying? If you are ready to repent and live a good Christian life that is the way to go.

If you want to be like me born into Christianity but like faaji, your way na way.

There are things that are not proper in Christendom.

JayCynic:


Pretty sure the phone you are using was made by a sinner, it means you are a sinner too.

thesicilian:
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.