Answer: Many Christians struggle with this question. Many secular musicians are immensely talented. Secular music can be very entertaining. There are many secular songs that have catchy melodies, thoughtful insights, and positive messages. In determining whether or not to listen to secular music, there are three primary factors to consider: 1) the purpose of music, 2) the style of music, and 3) the content of the lyrics.

1) The purpose of music. Is music designed solely for worship, or did God also intend music to be soothing and/or entertaining? The most famous musician in the Bible, King David, primarily used music for the purpose of worshipping God (see Psalm 4:1; 6:1, 54:1, 55:1; 61:1; 67:1; 76:1). However, when King Saul was tormented by evil spirits, he would call on David to play the harp in order to soothe him (1 Samuel 16:14-23). The Israelites also used musical instruments to warn of danger (Nehemiah 4:20) and to surprise their enemies (Judges 7:16-22). In the New Testament, the apostle Paul instructs Christians to encourage one another with music: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” (Ephesians 5:19). So, while the primary purpose of music does seem to be worship, the Bible definitely allows for other uses of music.

2) The style of music. Sadly, the issue of continue reading https://www.sapphiregospels.com.ng/2018/10/is-it-okay-for-christians-to-listen-to.html

It is neither good nor bad to listen to secular music.

Martinez19:
It is neither good nor bad to listen to secular music.

Whatever you do, be careful with what you feed your mind with.

The human mind is delicate.

1. You become defiled by what comes out of your mind.

2. What comes out of your mind is what you feed it with, but magnified .

3. Your mind dictates your action.

Therefore what you feed your mind with dictates your actions.

The eyes and ears feed the mind...

Secular music with nudes and demonic dance should be avoided...

unfortunately, they come with smooth beats and nice instrumentation...

As an instrumentalist who loves good music for its contents, I struggled to stop listening to them until the Holy Spirit helped me.

I will advice to stop listening to it in the first place..

Immorality is on the increase because of the seeds that are being planted in the heart of men.

Guide your heart diligently because out of it comes the issues of life.

Originakalokalo:


Whatever you do, be careful with what you feed your mind with.

The human mind is delicate.

You become defiled by what comes out of your mind.

The eyes and ears feed the mind...

Secular music with nudes and demonic dance should be avoided...

unfortunately, they come with smooth beats etc.

I will advice to stop listening to it in the first place..

Immorality is on the increase because of the seeds that are being planted in the heart of men.

Guide your heart diligently because out of it comes the issues of life.

exactly, i listen to secular music but not all those promoting immorality, drugs and boasting about money, that being said i listen to a lot of edm artists and cool singers like chainsmokers, adele, sigrid, marshmello and the likes, people like drake, Nicki, cardib and the rest, I avoid completely.

Your books, your music, your dressing and your friends define who you really are! period!!!

If you are listening to gospel music only, it is very bad .
How can you possibly know how to dance shaku shaku?

paxonel:
If you are listening to gospel music only, it is very bad .
How can you possibly know how to dance shaku shaku?

Why should I learn how to dance shaku shaku? Also, what is the meaning of shaku shaku?

bloodofthelamb:


Why should I learn how to dance shaku shaku? Also, what is the meaning of shaku shaku?

Awesome reply...

Knowledge in itself is dangerous....

but Knowledge in God is profitable.

bloodofthelamb:


Why should I learn how to dance shaku shaku? Also, what is the meaning of shaku shaku?

shaku shaku is a traditional hip hop dance widely accepted among the yorubas.
It may be shaku shaku or something else, you just have to learn how to dance something for the fun of life.