Contemporary Christian Music . . . What is it?
my first Christian
concerts. I was blown away by the energy and excitement of it all. I
never knew how much fun being a Christian could be. I began to buy
Christian CD's, listen to Christian radio and of course attend more
concerts. I'm so happy now and excited about being a Christian.
I look back on it all and I realize that secular music is filled with all
of the stuff that I have chosen to stay away from like partying, sex, and
drugs. So why should I be filling my head with that stuff? I get so much
more out of Christian music. I listen to the lyrics and I think, "Wow!
That is so my life!" I can relate to what the musicians sing about and I
can apply it to my life. And it has helped me become a better person and
encouraged me in my daily walk. Stephanie, age 17
The Ten man made Commandments On Christian Music
(Please Note: The following 10 assumptions are satirical only)
I. The beat must not be dominant or be too fast (cuz the devil liveth in
the heavy beat).
II. It must not have too much syncopation (cuz the devil hideth in the
irregular rhythms).
III. It must not be "rap" or "rock n’ roll" (or whatever is
new and popular).
IV. The music must contain no distortions and the electric guitars must not
squeal.
V. It should not make me want to dance like david; if it does then it's
wrong.
VI. The music must not be more dominant than the words (but if it's
classical then it's OK).
VII. You must be able to identify every word the first time through.
VIII. The words must be straight from the dictionary (i.e. no "ooh"s,
"ah"s, "la la"s, "sha na na"s, or "oh ya"s).
IX. You must not put religious words to a secular tune as did that man
martin luther.
X. It must sound "Christian" (to me that is).
"Their worship is worthless,
for they teach their man-made laws instead of those from God."
Mt. 15:9
(A condemnation of music style is found nowhere in the Bible.
Whenever it is presented from a heart that honors God it is very good.)
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