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OK, bad grammar: the title should read, "To Whom Do You Listen?" but, we just don't usually talk that way. Do you ever get those thoughts, after-the-fact, of, "I wish I'd said..."? When I hear the question, "Who do you listen to?", I usually anwer with something to the effect of, "Lots of different styles, but usually Christian artists who fall in the rock to melodic hardcore range."
Romans 8:28 says all things work together for good to them that love God. All things, not some, or, a few selected, but ALL things. God, then, uses all music --even the darkest Satanic music. Through that dark music, God may be saying, "This is wrong! Turn!" in His still small voice. I'm certain He tells some of us to turn some music off, and tells others He's got something to say in the very same music. Don't get the idea I'm saying all music is Godly music, because it's NOT. He does, however, use all things for good for those who love Him. If Jesus is in you, you'll behave differently than the fleshly person, even to the same stimulus, or temptation. I'll confess to you readers: Since the Islamic terrorists took down the World Trade Center, my stomach turns when I see Moslems behaving as though there's nothing wrong, and they're just fine. My fleshly self would love to see them fearfully hide their faith. My flesh tells me I'd be happier to see all sorts of vicious stuff happen to Moslems, but Jesus in me tells me differently. Jesus in me helps the Moslems who come into the library where I work. Jesus in me is friendly toward them, and would even rescue one from a car wreck or burning bulding. There are so many things my flesh desires, but Jesus in me doesn't. I'd like to say I always listen to Jesus, but I know I ignore Him, or don't hear Him far too frequently. Thank you, God, for Your Grace! Despite that confession, I do hear God regularly. Surely, I don't understand omnipresence, but God is omnipresent. That means He's everywhere at once. If He's everywhere, He's in all music, much to the rock-basher's dismay. He speaks volumes through rock music! Go To Page: 1 2
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