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Fringes:
'Old school' or 'New School' doesn't matter. You can dance and move your body - as long as its essence doesn't dishonour God. It isn't the dance steps that are sinful, it is the mind that initiates the moves that 'produces' the sin, not the limbs/waist that move in consonance with what the heart has endorsed.









I quoted all the responses that I found expedient for the Original Poster's (OP) question. Essentially, all the answers you request are encompassed in those comments.

I would only add two more Bible quotes:

''So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.'' Romans 10:17. By direct implication, foolishness, death, sin and ultimate destruction, which are all 'Anti-Faith' also comes by HEARING - but hearing in this case, words which do not edify God.

Fair and Simple!

Please ask yourself, what does 'Dorobucci,'Limpopo' and 'Eminado' mean? You think they mean 'Praise the Lord' or anything positive? I doubt. '...anywhere Doro dey, wahala dey...'

Finally, ''Guard your heart with all vigilance, with all diligence, for from it are the sources of life.'' Proverbs 4:23

wat about just listenin 2 it 4 listenin sake because d singer has a great voice and d melody is superb,not dat u r in any way influenced by it,or dat u just adore music,or dat u r a contestant in a reality show
Wat about just listenin 2 it but not singin it at all or isn't there much difference btw dem?

dallyemmy:
Why are you listening to worldly songs?

1 John 2:15 - 17 15 

''Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.''

U say y do we listen to wordly songs sef? Now u got me wondering...so d cars we drive aint worldly? Or houses we wanna build aint dey worldly? Or if ur child is in nusery n dey are been taught nusery ryhmes ur gonna stop him/her from singing cos its worldly too? Just asking ooo

Setaje:
Thankyou. That's exactly my thoughts. I haven't seen any gospel song that encourages me to dance very well. And it seems like gospel songs are meant to be in a certain way and when it becomes to worldly it is termed demonic. People in this part of the world are myopic. There are even rock christian songs etc. This is because they know people are not the same, people are different. How do u listen to one genre of song and not get tired. Some say rap christian songs are not good. All this things are people imposing their beliefs. If u do not know how people connect to their maker then don't judge. I am fully in control of my mind and thoughts. Even when I don't listen to worldly songs I get tempted. Imaginations come in even wiv out seeing anything to warrant it. How much less a worldly song.

u are right, I myself luv gospel songs that are danceable. In the book of Samuel the bible says that King David danced almost unclad to the Lord, which I believe the song he danced to then was kind of different from the usual songs they sing to the Lord then. I concur to ur view on this.

Fabolous360:
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For
what partnership has righteousness with
lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with
darkness? listening 2 worldly music or love song or any music dat does glorify God encourages lust. Anoda tin u must understand is: before u start enjoying any gud music u hear 1st of all check weda d artists is a born again or not. I was once a victim of Reggae music until I realized is not gud. 4 instance U listen 2 music dat carries gud message like reggae bt d artists smokes marijuana or cocaine what type of effect do u expect 2 get. just note dis: Anything u listen 2 affects d soul either positively or negatively.

"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers" ok sir, u have raised a very good point but I wanna ax u about d Bible verse u quoted....from ur analogy, it evidently goes to show dat in everytin u do, u must check d background of d person behind it....if u wanna buy food stuff, make sure d seller is born again, d fone ur using, hope u got it from a born again brother, or before u go for any lectures make sure d lecturer is a born again...d list can go on n on.

Now in ma humble opinion, some songs are very bad yeah, but there are still good songs out there. If someone sings about peace n it motivates others, is dat wrong? Or like I axed someone here, wud u tell ur 3yr old child to stop singing nusery ryhmes cos its worldly? Gods grace is what wud save us ooo.

lolaredvelvet:
You can listen to any music as long as the lyrical content is pure and nourishing to the soul.. You'd be surprised how many "gospel musicians" live sinful lives.. if the vessel spewing the water isnt clean then is the water clean? I'm not saying dont listen to gospel oo, im just saying be careful not to think its the only genre of "good" music.

I listen to reggae music and it is one of the most soulful, positive and uplifting genre's of music. Most speak of hope, overcoming the devil, looking up to God and even falling in love in the right way

Thank...well said

People wud b so so shocked on judgment d amount of gospel musicians dat wud b condemned by God seriously but I won't b surprised shaa

jemype:
Bro lets put it this way. A song is worldly pending of where it leads u to. What i mean is this- when u hear a song it leads u either unconciously or subconciously to the source of inspiration that is where the idea to sing it was concieved from or what u think your own understandiing or interpretation of an experience that relates wit it is. That is why when u hear jaiye jaiye u think of dat lavish lifestyle Dat makes u feel lyk spending all the money or being d light of d party. And in relation to d real world the truth is a songs lyrics leads u astray or to the fore. So i think u have to let ur heart decide which ones help u bcuz no matter how u listen to some songs u cant gain anything from dem.dat is why if u listen to gospel songs for a while back to back u find that ur access to God is easier than when u listen to some other songs so i feel its about letting ur heart decide because u discover that there are some gospel songs that even derail u from accessing the heavens.

Ma broda u make sense die....thanksss.

tuncy:
Well, usually many believers know what is wrong, all they need is someone to justify what they re doing. OP, you called it 'Worldly' song. That shows u know the answer already!

What ever doesn't bring edification to you and other believers, what ever doesn't bring glorification to God and Jesus' eternal sacrifice stay away from

Whatever dosent bring glorification to God and edification to u n other believers So please how does getting a new car or building a nice house does dat?

U have made a good point though but I wanna believe its a one sided answer. I axed so singing d national anthem or school anthem or nusery ryhmes are all wrong in God's site bdat? Some songs are bad no doubt but wen u condemn all, I begin to wonder ooo...my thoughts though

Ilekeh:
I'm an atheist and I listen to gospel music. Ko si wahala.

u are officially confuse

Slimmos:
u are officially confuse

Ignoramus!!!

Setaje:
What is eze eligwe, what is okaka. Aren't we supposed to listen to something we can connect too. There are many christian songs but none to me really has the beats that would make me dance till I drop. I have a lot of Frank Edward songs too at least the one I can understand.

its ur choice, I only spoke because u said u need danceable gospel songs. I too dnt understand Igbo, so u get it clear but I enjoy d song because its of God. He uses Yoruba too and i dnt understand yoruba as well. if u have listened to them and u think they are not good enough then I wonder what u want. dnt u understand "I made it" or "big things agwan"? are u sure u have listened to them? I know dancers dat play dem so u have no excuse. but well, its ur choice. thank u. Peace.

kelvyn7:
its ur choice, I only spoke because u said u need danceable gospel songs. I too dnt understand Igbo, so u get it clear but I enjoy d song because its of God. He uses Yoruba too and i dnt understand yoruba as well. if u have listened to them and u think they are not good enough then I wonder what u want. dnt u understand "I made it" or "big things agwan"? are u sure u have listened to them? I know dancers dat play dem so u have no excuse. but well, its ur choice. thank u. Peace.

Thank God u know it's my choice. Mind your business

tuncy:
Well, that's why you need to renew your mind with the word of God always! Today, there is no song that other than that which I av had the lyrics, think upon it can make me tap me feet, they don't just appeal to me! So wen ur mind is sufficiently renewed u will comprehend ds better! 'You re not of this world, you are of God'

Please please please do not judge me. This worldly songs have nothing on me. If it doesn't appeal to you fine. So since ur mind has comprehended it better, what is your achievement? Has it been able to ward of other temptations in your life? How do u ward then off? This is why I don't like arguing wiv a lot of u Christians who assume because someone doesn't follow a particular order he is not of God. Do u no my relationship wiv God.

harnnarh:
download ibu eze and thank God i made it by frank edward...

Thanks. I have I made it by Frank Edward. Its very nice. I don't have ibu eze.

Madeu:
Ignoramus!!!

woman wrapper.. did i quote u ? ogbeni pack well

EOOJ:
Whatever dosent bring glorification to God and edification to u n other believers So please how does getting a new car or building a nice house does dat?

U have made a good point though but I wanna believe its a one sided answer. I axed so singing d national anthem or school anthem or nusery ryhmes are all wrong in God's site bdat? Some songs are bad no doubt but wen u condemn all, I begin to wonder ooo...my thoughts though

Thank you. I have this other beautiful song by Mali music. They also have very nice christian songs. This particular song is titled beautiful. Its a song that encourages u to believe in yourself. Am happy listening to it because it reminds me that I am not alone in my struggles. The song is like a song for strong women who should not give up. Its bout everyday life. But according to some people it doesn't glorify God so it's useless. Its funny how all the people that quoted me did not explain how they cope wiv other temptations. I deal wiv greater temptations that worldly music seem like a child's play beside it. This same God gave us a sound mind. They judge not taking into cognisance human differences. If u listen to worldly music and it makes u backslide. Stop it. Worldly music does nothing to me because I don't put my mind on it. It could just also be a bad thought going through my mind. But what right does anybody have to say because I listen to worldly music, that means I am not close to God. How does anybody know my personal relationship wiv God.

It is also true what u hear, see and read might have an impact on u. But I believe those things will begin to have an impact the moment u dwell or get fixated on it.

Setaje:
Thank God u know it's my choice. Mind your business

ah ah, guy u funny ooo. no b quarel na. hahahaha

kelvyn7:
ah ah, guy u funny ooo. no b quarel na. hahahaha

Am not a guy.........

Setaje:
Thanks. I have I made it by Frank Edward. Its very nice. I don't have ibu eze.

try "big things agwan" too, I bet u will love it. I can play it over and over again, keep dancing.

kelvyn7:
try "big things agwan" too, I bet u will love it. I can play it over and over again, keep dancing.

Ok am sorry for acting rude. I will download it right away. I don't have that one.

Setaje:
Am not a guy.........

so u b babe na im u dey tackle person like dis. lol. but I rili was just talking based on what u said but was surprised Hw u responded. I meant no offense.

Setaje:
Thank you. I have this other beautiful song by Mali music. They also have very nice christian songs. This particular song is titled beautiful. Its a song that encourages u to believe in yourself. Am happy listening to it because it reminds me that I am not alone in my struggles. The song is like a song for strong women who should not give up. Its bout everyday life. But according to some people it doesn't glorify God so it's useless. Its funny how all the people that quoted me did not explain how they cope wiv other temptations. I deal wiv greater temptations that worldly music seem like a child's play beside it. This same God gave us a sound mind. They judge not taking into cognisance human differences. If u listen to worldly music and it makes u backslide. Stop it. Worldly music does nothing to me because I don't put my mind on it. It could just also be a bad thought going through my mind. But what right does anybody have to say because I listen to worldly music, that means I am not close to God. How does anybody know my personal relationship wiv God.

It is also true what u hear, see and read might have an impact on u. But I believe those things will begin to have an impact the moment u dwell or get fixated on it.

Infact am going to look for d song beautiful ryt away... God said it himself, its not wat u do dat saves u but he saves who he wants by his grace but den again it dosent mean we shud take him for granted.

I believe ppl really don't understand what been worldy entails at all at alll....

Slimmos:
[s]woman wrapper.. did i quote u ? ogbeni pack well[/s]

patrickdarlins:
spiritual indeed!!!!

how spiritual can you be??....

listen to me dude..it all depends on your perception of muzik as in general....

to me....i play music according to my mood...

hope u understand.....aint no spiritual about it...music does not make u spiritual or physical...

practice what you preach...not listen to what you preach!!!!

i go spiritual with my BIBLE...not with the music i listen to .....

gospel songs are meant to be used to worship God. When we worship Him, He shows up. His presence becomes obvious.
When you encounter His presence, you get transformed.
we are not subjected to live after the flesh but after the Spirit.
pls tell me how Olamide songs or banky W songs can worship God.

Ilekeh:
I'm an atheist and I listen to gospel music. Ko si wahala.

That means you are not an atheist. That means you are just following some 'i want to live my life the way i like' trend. Jesus Loves all athiests. Jesus loves you too bro.

Sweetmarriage:
That means you are not an atheist. That means you are just following some 'i want to live my life the way i like' trend. Jesus Loves all athiests. Jesus loves you too bro.

Lmaooo

profem1:
gospel songs are meant to be used to worship God. When we worship Him, He shows up. His presence becomes obvious.
When you encounter His presence, you get transformed.
we are not subjected to live after the flesh but after the Spirit.
pls tell me how Olamide songs or banky W songs can worship God.

Are banky W and Olamide not human beings who need to be saved?

Are they exempt from salvation?

Hmmmm!!!! just passing by.

80% of the lyrics dished out from tv and radio stations are embellish in obsenity,only listen to those lyrics that add value,minister to your inner man-please associate only with that which makes an impact in your life.Remain blessed.

Any song that does not impact you positively but negatively, makes you do evil rather than good. there are songs you listen to and you just want to drink, have sex, get wild etc. A wise man said "a man remains wat he is and wer he is except for 4tins wat u c, wat you hear, d books you read and the friends you kip. so you knw a good song by its lyrics and its impact on you. music glorify three set of persons, man(entertainment),God, and satan. worship songs, inspirational or motivational songs (man) and worldly or call it devilish songs-you can identify them by their lyric and impact on you. Remember wat u hear has the capacity to change you. so hear right so you can think right and say right so as to live right.

profem1:
gospel songs are meant to be used to worship God. When we worship Him, He shows up. His presence becomes obvious.
When you encounter His presence, you get transformed.
we are not subjected to live after the flesh but after the Spirit.
pls tell me how Olamide songs or banky W songs can worship God.

U have made a good point my brother but I wanna ax ooo...why is it dat weneva we talk about worldly songs, minds go straight to dem olamide n ko. Its alryt but den what if somone sings a song of awarenes(probably a peace song or about a certain disaese) wud u say God is gonna condemn such a song Or nursery ryhmes sung by our kids E.g d state n capital songabi na mary had a little lamb Cos all dis are worldly songs too. Please let's b realistic abeg.

Some worldly songs are bad, no doubt, but not all. U kan still listen to some n still worship God in spirit n truth.
My opinion sha

etungha08:
80% of the lyrics dished out from tv and radio stations are embellish in obsenity,only listen to those lyrics that add value,minister to your inner man-please associate only with that which makes an impact in your life.Remain blessed.

Short n concise...nice one

manydgreat:
Any song that does not impact you positively but negatively, makes you do evil rather than good. there are songs you listen to and you just want to drink, have sex, get wild etc. A wise man said "a man remains wat he is and wer he is except for 4tins wat u c, wat you hear, d books you read and the friends you kip. so you knw a good song by its lyrics and its impact on you. music glorify three set of persons, man(entertainment),God, and satan. worship songs, inspirational or motivational songs (man) and worldly or call it devilish songs-you can identify them by their lyric and impact on you. Remember wat u hear has the capacity to change you. so hear right so you can think right and say right so as to live right.

What goes into a man does not defile him, what comes out of him does.

The spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet.

With the state of christianity today, blaming it on worldly songs will not stand when God is questioning you why you saw evil and called it good.