I had this discussion with a friend yesterday about music. I personally like metal music, in all it's form. From death to black and goth. But I refuse to listen to anything but Godly music. I've grown to really like Virgin Black. They're goth metal, with a pretty dark sound, but they're Godly with their lyrics. My friend stated that there's certain times when music itself can be used for good and evil, but I disagree. Music itself is neither good nor evil, it's neutral. The lyrics themselves are what defines good and evil.
Take Jesus for example, He as God became man, sin itself, to bring hope to us. So, if a band decided to venture into the unGodly realm of death/black/goth metal to reach people that would more-than-likely step into a satanistic church rather than a Godly church, are they venturing too far? I don't think so. I think their goal is to be like Jesus, and attempt to reach the unreachable. What do you think?
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Chris, I'm reminded of how Saul would ask for David to play music for him whenever his mind was tormenting him with evil thoughts. David's music, which was probably something worshipful like the Psalms, eased Saul's troubled mind. Also, as you know, Lucifer was the worship-leader of heaven- his entire being was made of instruments. I realize that you are not advocating secular music, but rather presenting that Christian music that sounds secular/dark is ok because the lyrics are about God. I just thought I'd share these facts because music is indeed very influential. God bless! I'm praying for you too!
ps. God blessed me with an anonymous gift of $1000 for my trip tonight! Be encouraged, when you are obeying God, He is faithful to provide!
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