Missionaire:
No Christian artist has ever awaken the people to societal challenges than secular artists.

Our gospel artists would rather sing motivational songs and songs about heaven than sing about the corruption and other challenges in our country like Eedris, 2Baba, Burna Boy etc.
Some Christians would say that romantic songs are bad and I believe this is why romance dies in most Christian homes after the first 15 years of marriage. Even the church rarely preach from Songs of Solomon.
We forget that man is a tripartite being that consists of the Spirit, Soul and body.
So when you as a Christian are in the mood with your wife to be romantic instead of being just sexual like land grabbers, you would rather play Nathaniel Bassey instead of West Life or Ed Sheeran?
Na only to make babies many Christian couples know.
The Christians who printed the Bible and left Songs of Solomon were not foolish. Christians must learn to balance spirituality, romance and social activism.

Spiritual songs are for the spirit. Romantic songs are for the soul and good social and conscience reawakening songs are good for the body because na the body dy suffer the hardships for this country.

New generation Christians are becoming the next extremists.
Tueeh!

AfroBeatDiary:
You're so correct but I guess you've not heard about JappOfficial, he does StreetlyGospel, just google StreetlyGospel by Japp, he has an EP.

mansakhalifa:
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.

Kobojunkie:
The Spirit of God inspires it all...even what you call secular music. He is in only Spirit of Inspiration and He inspires the use of all knowledge for any and every purpose out there.

franklytrue:


Lies! The devils influence/encourage every ungodly thing. No secular music is inspired by the Spirit of God, and they are not to the glory of God neither are they spiritually edifying. Some people have used their talents to produce rubbish. They will account for it on judgement day.

Kobojunkie:
where did God tell you this?

franklytrue:

2 John 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Romans 14:11-12 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

The songs don't confess Jesus, the words/lyrics don't edify (some very idle/profane), and they are not to the glory of God. These are a few places God has told me. Where did God tell you your own?

Kobojunkie:
dont inject your own meanings int what Jesus Christ said. Please go back through and tell us where God commanded that you stay away from music and movies if the secular kind.

By the way, the world that hated Jesus Christ, was not the world of sinners but the world that was instead filled with Pharisees, Sadducees, Rabbis, Teachers of the Law, MOGs, Prophets, Spirtual fathers, Priests and High Priests.. That was the world that hated Jesus Christ. That was the same world Jesus Christ warned His followers to stay away from.

Wonder what world today that closely resembles?

franklytrue:

The same world even this present one that is worse, you are frolicking with.

1 John 2:15 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.

People are just trying to give excuses for carnal entertainment but these things have no place in the kingdom of heaven, they are properties of the broad way not the narrow way to heaven. And for a Christian, as Jesus told us, our kingdom is not of this world. There are far better things in store in God's kingdom for His people.

Kobojunkie:


The world that hated Jesus Christ was the world within their temples and synagogues I.e. your Churches and Cathedrals are the world that resemble those closest.

Stop believing the lies that MOGs tell you about those they love to look down on. Jesus Christ Said He and He alone ought to be your only teachers, but MOGs and others have set themselves up in His place to teach lies and wickedness in His name. That is mainly the reason why you think the danger is out there not realizing it is inside of those churches that they lie to you is the house of God.

franklytrue:


The same world even this present one that is worse, you are frolicking with.

1 John 2:15 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.

People are just trying to give excuses for carnal entertainment but these things have no place in the kingdom of heaven. They are properties of the broad way not the narrow way to heaven. And for a Christian, as Jesus told us, our kingdom is not of this world. There are far better things in store in God's kingdom for His people.

Kobojunkie:
dont inject your own meanings int what Jesus Christ said. Please go back through and tell us where God commanded that you stay away from music and movies if the secular kind.

By the way, the world that hated Jesus Christ, was not the world of sinners but the world that was instead filled with Pharisees, Sadducees, Rabbis, Teachers of the Law, MOGs, Prophets, Spirtual fathers, Priests and High Priests.. That was the world that hated Jesus Christ. That was the same world Jesus Christ warned His followers to stay away from.

Wonder what world today that closely resembles?

Lawsimon:

A Pharisee like you who is a hypocrite.
Yes, Christ came for you in order to let you know that righteousness and unrighteousness have nothing in common. Light and darkness have nothing in common.

If you are really born again by the incorruptible seed of Christ, you cannot say such a thing. No wonder Christ Jesus said, by their fruit, you shall know them.

Are you telling me that if Christ were to be on earth today, He would be listening to David, WizKid, 2PAC, etc songs

I week for this generation...

You are one of those who are born again by head knowledge. The Word of God is yet to penetrate your heart in order to affect your soul

Cry for help before it's too late...

Kalatium:
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?

Missionaire:


I'm talking about being romantic to YOUR WIFE.
Personally, I listen to the audio and not the video to avoid images that may lead me astray.
And yes, I am sure that NO Christian artist in this country has awoken the citizens to societal challenges like secular artist.
If you have to refute it, then prove me wrong.

Missionaire:


And what societal positives have the Christian artists given?

broswilli:
Music is music. There is nothing like Christian or Gospel and secular music all we have is good or bad music.

Bob Marleys One love talks about the coming of God's Kingdom that is Gospel. Some so called Christian music is thrash, any so called Christian music that talks much about oppression by the devil makes no sense to me. A song titled jump and pass makes no sense to me because I prefer breaking all obstacles in front of me and yet you see Christians dancing to such songs without thinking.

I am about to qoute the lyrics from a secular musician from Jamaica called koffee her song toast has lyrics as follows: "Yashua's blessings upon me that's why I give you this story, for me no rise and boast ". She gives thanks saying the blessings of Jesus is upon her and for that reason she can't go about boasting.

Listen to music that has good message. Some so called Christian music doesn't preach true Christianity, Christianity is a way of life not a set of rules. So only listen to good music. Christ was mingling with everyone and that didn't stop his from being the anointed one. Anyone that goes about seeing evil about everyone is not of christ because you cannot see evil and yet still have the mind to preach to them. You may even preach and and convert some persons and another Christian just like you will come and condemn them and make the to back slide.

The spirit behind people seeing bad in everything is a bad spirit. This spirit makes us to create new laws and make people see God Almighty as a being that doesn't like to see his creation happy, then Satan continues to trick them based on this mindset.

Once again we have only two types of music, good music and bad music and this classification is based on the message that is sent. Avoid any religious groups that makes extra laws that was not written in Gods word, example instead of drunkenness is a sin they say drinking of alcohol is a sin. The almighty made all things including alcohol and declared them to be good on the seventh day but Satan came and saw bad and keeps making multiple laws and rules to deceive everyone.

Follow the law of Christ believe in the coming kingdom of God with Christ as king, don't put your trust in material things, tell people about this kingdom, then you are a Christian. If you do these things then you are a Christian.

Image123:


You said "More people are becoming increasingly concerned about the happenings in this country and also being morally instructed."
So how did you gauge this? What made you conclude that it is listening to secular music that produced this outcome of yours? Any research or data?

Zoe99:
Listening to secular music is not a sin but it's not the best for someone who wants to grow.You'll not understand this except you're deliberately making efforts to grow in Christ.We need to understand that everything we do in this life either strengthens the flesh or the spirit.Whatever you do that doesn't strengthen your spirit strengthens your flesh.When your flesh overpowers your spirit,you'll find it difficult to please God,even if it is your desire.Besides,many of these artistes sell their souls to the devil to become famous and there's a negative influence on those songs whether they have good wholesome lyrics or not.If you're still arguing whether secular music is wrong or not,it's most likely that you've not started to know Jesus on a one-on-one basis or even if you have,you're not willing to drop it even though you know it's impeding your spiritual progress.The mind is the battlefield.Be wise about what you fill it with.

Kalatium:
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?

Missyajoke:


Yes it affect your spiritual growth

VickyRotex:


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