Can a christian listen to pop music?

Answer 1

First of all, it depends on what you consider "worldly" songs. Currently, there are Christians who make "Christian Music," there are Christians who make "secular music." There are secular (aka "mainstream") artists who produce decidedly non-Christian music. And then there are secular artists making music that makes you think maybe they're Christian, but you're just not sure... The lines have become increasingly blurred as individuals who have a faith in Christ have at times achieved mainstream success. And individuals in the secular world create music that is full of positive messages. Nowadays it's best to look at each artist on a case-by-case basis... to determine which music to listen to based on lyrical content as opposed to whether or not they've been labeled "Christian" or "secular."

So can a Christian listen to music that is typically classified as "secular?" The Bible says that while everything is permissible, not everything is beneficial. (I Corinthians 10:23) So technically, they can. But should they?

Each person's relationship with God is different. We're all at different places on the one road that leads to holiness. My suggestion is that you pray about it, listen to God with an open mind and an open heart, and then choose carefully what music you should listen to.

If you find that listening to a certain type of music is drawing you farther away from your Creator, or damaging your relationship with Him, then the decision is easy.

The priority should be to draw closer to God. Strengthen your relationship with him, and the outcome will no doubt be positive. The more plugged in you are to Jesus, the more likely you are to make better decisions with regard to which music to listen to, which movies to watch, which friends to hang out with, etc.

Answer 2

Not necessarily; a true follower of Jesus Christ will listen to music that is pure, doesn't contain empty words, is not vulgar, and has good meaning that is right in the eyes of the Lord. There is Christian music that sounds really good that has so much to say about how we should live our lives. Most music out there that is not divinely inspired by God and is almost meaningless to the well being of the body of Christ and the followers in it.

I have had this conversation a few times and find the question kinda silly! As a Christian you are not limited to only a certain style or group of music. I have been told I am evil because a fellow worker was listening to some really bad music that was on a Christian station and I said this was terrible sounding. You are free, as a Christian, to listen to any music that doesn't have unchristian content, but consider the fact that God gave everyone freewill and that He expects us to use that freewill wisely. Don't ask the question, "Is it right to listen to this music?" Instead, ask yourself, "Is it wise to listen to this music?"; then you will be able to decide. You are not limited to Christian music, but make sure that the music you listen to doesn't send an ungodly message.

Well, they shouldn't be listening to anything that uses God's name in vain or anything.

Here's some Christian bands/artists:

1) Casting Crowns

2) Third Day

3) Skillet

4) Jeremy Camp

5) Chris Tomlin

6) MercyMe

7) Big Daddy Weave

8) Bebo Norman

9) Rich Mullins

Answer 3

Yes, there are Christian artists that write love songs, and Christian do listen to love songs.

However, Christians do not recommend each other to solely listen to love songs, as Christians have devoted themselves to God; not to their fleshly desires, such as dating and romance.

Answer 4

People should/do listen to Christian music because it is not like any other type of music, it is positive and uplifting. Although not all Christian songs talk about God/Jesus, they still have positive messages and are uplifting.

Christian music is also family-friendly so they don't say anything inappropriate for children of any age. The majority of secular music does have inappropriate things said.

Some Christians believe that if you are a Christian that you should only listen to Christian music. There are a lot of Christians that listen to secular music, and atheists that listen to Christian music.

**I just listen to Christian music because, if I want to honor god with my life, anything I watch or listen to (the entertainment I put in my head) I want to be honoring to God. Anything you put in your head, never goes away. I used to listen to secular music, I still remember the songs I used to listen to even if I don't want to.**

Answer 5

Some will say yes it's ok. Some will say no. But it really depends what kind of music it is.

As Christians, everything we do should bring glory to Christ Jesus, and Jesus should be happy with us doing that thing. Including what programs and films we watch on the television, and the music we listen to.

Now let's say that we are listening to a secular rock song that is full of swearing and talking about sex and so on. Should a Christian listen to this? Of course not, because Christ would not be happy for us to listen to lyrics that contain such sin.

We are influenced by the music we listen to, so as Christians we should listen to uplifting, spiritual songs that bring us closer to God and help us worship Him. Not the kind of music that the rest of the world listens to.

Does the Bible have any guide on this issue? Yes ...

Ephesians 5:18-19 ...'be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.'

In Psalms and hymns, making melody. Not worldly rock sounds with sinful lyrics.

Answer 6

Any music, God intends for his people to love him, and have love for the things that he provides us with, music, rye and barley and things that are used for wine or strong drink, some inventions, like wheels, and music especially. Being a Christian means loving God with all your heart, and His Son Jesus, it does not mean you cannot enjoy this life that God gives us. And Love means sharing to those that Love the Lord, if you love God you keep his Commandments, and we all know them, if you read your King James Bible, you will see in Deuteronomy Chapter 14, Verse 22 thru Verse 26, just how much God loves those that love HIM and His Son Jesus Christ.

Lastly, tithes were of sheep and cattle, and not money, the crooked people that claim to be preachers, ministers, and Reverends demand money, tithes, and stuff, but God is not about money, see Psalms 50, verse 12.

Don't believe the hype, stay home learn to pray, as it says in Book of Matthew, Chapter 6, Verse 9. The Lord's Prayer.

All the fire and brimstone the "preacher" be shouting is to get the money, and God's Kingdom is not about money, but love, and free will. Lastly, ministers tell people that come to their "church" that they call a House of God, when in the Bible, it says several times, here in Acts Chapter 7, verse 49, "Heaven is my home and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?

Ending in Old Testament, before Christ came in the form of man, the offerring for sins was half a shekel, that the rich shall not give more and the poor shall not give less" (I can tell you where this is in your bible, cause those so called ministers don't mention it, they just beg and beg and charge for you to even hear the "word" that they done twisted to make you pay and pay. Once Christ came he was our tithe and offering and there is nothing to pay or do but to love one another sincerely, and be forgiving to all people that Love the Lord.

A homosexual or Gay person cannot love God or Christ because God said, not me, but God in Leviticus 20, Verse 13, If a man also lie with a mankind, as with a woman, ....their blood shall be upon them./ and

Enjoy, reading God's promises, however, God loves them that love Him and his Son Jesus, ...there are stubborn unknowledgeable people that claim to love God, but don't want to accept Christ, what father you know will love you or care for you if you don't love that father's Son???

Read for yourself, or ask me, and God willing I will show you where to read it for yourself....therefore, enjoy your day.

1 Corinthians, Chapter 6, Verse 19 "wHAT? KNOW YE NOT THAT OUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

All God Christ and the Holy Ghost want from you is Honesty, Love, and compassion, simple as that, wine and drink, music and dance, all for your pleasure from your Heavenly Father.

mackymoyers