Sinful Pleasure

[Jermyn Davidson]

Are there any sinful songs, songs that have nothing to do with the cause of Christ at all, songs that endorse or reference sin, any song (s) like this that you still like?

I am a bit troubled about this one song by a rap artist named Lil Wayne that I like a whole lot. There is nothing Christ-like about the song, but honestly, I like the song a whole lot.

I don't think I should even listen to the song, let alone like it.

I really don't listen to rap music-- most of the songs I listen to are Gospel / Contemporary Christian.

But I like this one Lil Wayne song. It's bad and I think I am in trouble.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Are there any sinful songs, songs that have nothing to do with the cause of Christ at all, songs that endorse or reference sin, any song (s) like this that you still like?

I am a bit troubled about this one song by a rap artist named Lil Wayne that I like a whole lot. There is nothing Christ-like about the song, but honestly, I like the song a whole lot.

I don't think I should even listen to the song, let alone like it.

I really don't listen to rap music-- most of the songs I listen to are Gospel / Contemporary Christian.

But I like this one Lil Wayne song. It's bad and I think I am in trouble.

He that doubteth...is damned... etc.

Follow your conscience, not your passions.

[Aquila]

I like Nickleback... "Something in Your Mouth" and "Shakin' Hands".

We all have a darker side to our nature. Songs like these appeal to it. I had to git rid of the album and focus in on Christian music.

Outside of Christian I like a lot of Jazz. Michael Buble is one of my favorites as is Harry Connick Jr. Some of these can be sultry, but they are not as crude. For example Michael Buble's "Moondance" and Harry Connick Jr.'s "Let Me Love Tonight". Since these songs are about love and passion, they can be dedicated as easily to a spouse as a lover.

Other than these, I like country music, but take it in small doses.

It helps when I realize that music is simply "art". Some art is passionate. Therefore it shouldn't suprise us that some music is passionate. Read the Song of Solomon. Here we read about two lovers who fantasize hot and heavy about each other, and although nothing specifically is said about their wedding, they generally aren't regarded as being married until like chapter 4. Passion is a very human emotion. And we're designed to feel it and desire it. It's a gift if enjoyed in the right context. At least, that's MY opinion.

If something troubles me, I try to remove it if possible, confess it, give my desires to God, and walk on in grace. I'm human and will be until glorification. And oh what a day that will be!

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Are there any sinful songs, songs that have nothing to do with the cause of Christ at all, songs that endorse or reference sin, any song (s) like this that you still like?

I am a bit troubled about this one song by a rap artist named Lil Wayne that I like a whole lot. There is nothing Christ-like about the song, but honestly, I like the song a whole lot.

I don't think I should even listen to the song, let alone like it.

I really don't listen to rap music-- most of the songs I listen to are Gospel / Contemporary Christian.

But I like this one Lil Wayne song. It's bad and I think I am in trouble.

My problem is almost the inverse of yours. I WANT to like/listen to Christian music (of any kind) but I just can't stand the utter mediocrity I hear when I attempt to listen. One of my guilty pleasures is listening to my Queens Greatest Hits CD set along with Duran Duran, Madonna, and STYX (all 'Greatest Hits' compilations). When I need to get away from those types of artists I go to my favorite instrumental/New Age ones as a fill in for the uplifting what I SHOULD be getting from Christian music.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I like Nickleback... "Something in Your Mouth" and "Shakin' Hands".

We all have a darker side to our nature. Songs like these appeal to it. I had to git rid of the album and focus in on Christian music.

Outside of Christian I like a lot of Jazz. Michael Buble is one of my favorites as is Harry Connick Jr. Some of these can be sultry, but they are not as crude. For example Michael Buble's "Moondance" and Harry Connick Jr.'s "Let Me Love Tonight". Since these songs are about love and passion, they can be dedicated as easily to a spouse as a lover.

Other than these, I like country music, but take it in small doses.

It helps when I realize that music is simply "art". Some art is passionate. Therefore it shouldn't suprise us that some music is passionate. Read the Song of Solomon. Here we read about two lovers who fantasize hot and heavy about each other, and although nothing specifically is said about their wedding, they generally aren't regarded as being married until like chapter 4. Passion is a very human emotion. And we're designed to feel it and desire it. It's a gift if enjoyed in the right context.

I just confess it, give it to God, and walk on in grace. I'm human and will be until glorification. And oh what a day that will be!

I love Nora Jones who I listen to when needing something on the "sultry" side. LOL

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

I love Nora Jones who I listen to when needing something on the "sultry" side. LOL

Yeah, I'm struggling with my "sultry side" lately, eye candy has become a temptation. Please say a prayer for me. lol

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

My problem is almost the inverse of yours. I WANT to like/listen to Christian music (of any kind) but I just can't stand the utter mediocrity I hear when I attempt to listen. One of my guilty pleasures is listening to my Queens Greatest Hits CD set along with Duran Duran, Madonna, and STYX (all 'Greatest Hits' compilations). When I need to get away from those types of artists I go to my favorite instrumental/New Age ones as a fill in for the uplifting what I SHOULD be getting from Christian music.

I can't stand most modern 'christian' music. Sounds too much like that ............ wanna-be genre they call 'alternative'.

I LOVE some old fashioned hymns, and I REALLY love a capella psalm singing, Sacred Heart singing, and 'early music' (ie medieval music).

Every now and then, I get the old urge to crank up the Slayer and Exodus, however.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Esaias

I can't stand most modern 'christian' music. Sounds too much like that ............ wanna-be genre they call 'alternative'.

I LOVE some old fashioned hymns, and I REALLY love a capella psalm singing, Sacred Heart singing, and 'early music' (ie medieval music).

Every now and then, I get the old urge to crank up the Slayer and Exodus, however.

HAHA! I can't believe the text editor edited out a term I used, considering some of the other things I've read here.

[Cindy]

What, nobody listens to CCR?

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Esaias

I can't stand most modern 'christian' music. Sounds too much like that ............ wanna-be genre they call 'alternative'.

I LOVE some old fashioned hymns, and I REALLY love a capella psalm singing, Sacred Heart singing, and 'early music' (ie medieval music).

Every now and then, I get the old urge to crank up the Slayer and Exodus, however.

I just love listening to old stuff by The Imperials. I cannot believe the depth I hear, spiritually speaking, compared to the tripe now being played on Christian stations.