Sinful Pleasure

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Cindy

What, nobody listens to CCR?

Oh yes, definitely!

In between zydeco and Irish rebel music sessions!

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Oh yes, definitely!

In between zydeco and Irish rebel music sessions!

I have a small collection of music that I can imagine being played by members of the Irish Republican Army during "down times" in their never ending fight.

[Truthseeker]

Bad.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Bad.

Moon Rising?

[Pressing-On]

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?

Umm, no.

[NotforSale]

Music is one of those delicate subjects that can really confuse people. Someone might say, "I only listen to Christian/Apostolic music!!!" After watching unbelievable conduct from people while they're emotionally drunk in Church, you have to ask yourself, "Which is worse?"

I've seen Led Zeppelin, Peter Frampton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, Gary Wright, Bad Company, Cheap Trick, Edgar Winter, Heart, and tons of other bands, LIVE, and I never observed the craziness I've seen in Religion at these concerts. Yeah, we were high and not living like the Religious Right, but we acted nothing like the below video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLmjVDQMQUs

[Arphaxad]

Haha, that's nothing compared to some of the apostolic mos pits I been in.

[NotforSale]

Originally Posted by Arphaxad

Haha, that's nothing compared to some of the apostolic mos pits I been in.

Ain't that the TRUTH!!

[hawks-cry]

Well,..I'm an old bird (lterally). But I do love good music. Here's just a little of my "likes" that I still love to listen to every-so-often (not necessarily in any particular order.....)

Janis Joplin (most all her albums and singles...some on the original cassette tapes!)
Joan Baez (again,...most all albums and singles from over the years).
CCR --(think I got them all......most on the original casette tapes..)
Fleetwood Mac (yep,...I'm sure I got them all)
Hank Williams Sr. (most ALL his singles of yore).
Bill Monroe --(& Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs)
EmmyLou Harris
Bavarian Yodeling Music
Glenn Miller ("In the Mood"--"And The Angels Sing",...and more)
Irish and Scottish folk music
Early Mountan Folk music
Early Black Jazz (1920's & 30's)
Mammas and the Pappas
ABBA (yeah,...I'm sure I got all the singles!
Queen
Ace of Base
Melanie Safka
Bob Dylan

Broadway Music:
Cats
Evita
Phantom of the Opera
Les Miserables (sp?) "One More Day"--"Bring Him Home" ..(brings tears to my eyes).
Classical:
Dvoak --"New World Symphony"
and many,..many,...many more.
Operas:
Aida (the Victory march of Radames, especially). --gives me goosebumps!
Tales of Hoffman --"I hear a Spirit Calling"
and many,...many,...many more.

...that's just a tiny list, mind you.

[endtimer]

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.

You are not alone in this. I figure what good are our consecrations if they were always easy? I got a thing for 90s grunge style music even though I don't relate to any of the message any more, just brings back lots of memories and strong emotions. I avoid it because of the emotional pull and lyrics calling my attention away from the work Christ has done in my life. May God help us be so close to Him, that we find worldliness repulsive.