If someone does not like a particular expression of music, one does not have to listen. We can still exercise free will. Some people like organ music. I don't. But if I go to a church and they use organ music, I am not going to complain about it. There are different styles of music. Some styles I like, some I can barely stand to listen to. But just because I don't like it, it does not mean that our Father does not love it. He made us all different for a reason. I don't like rap music, but sometimes my son will insist (while laughing at me) that I hear certain songs. I have to admit, there are strong messages in some rap songs. I just don't care for the style.
there is i find a double standard on the topic quite often .
what i mean by that , is .. we often speak and share and preach about the kingdom of heaven on earth (rightfully) and about the furtherance of the kingdom etc
and if our lives in every respect are
reflecting the nature of our heavenly Father in all his glorious attributes of holiness righteousness Joy goodness kindness peace .. etc .. aso known as the "fruits "of the Holy Spirit.
but often when it comes to music styles ... (Note : especially where they
mimic the spirit of THIS world ) then we see that double standard fully manifest .
so i have to ask myself ..what need has the holy Spirit of the lord to "copy " the worlds way of music ? and of course i come up with the answer-NONE ..no need at all .the music of heaven transcends
anything this temporal mortal globe can come up with . true real music originates from heaven heaven has no need of worldly(devilish) inspirations ... anything this world has dredged up is the mutilated twisted manipulative version of music .it in no way reflects the holiness of the most High God .
the scriptures says we are to worship him in the
beauty of his HOLINESS ...
why some congregations think that God requires darkened rooms coloured lights and surround sound effect i do not know .. he does a far better Job with in upper room and seeking hearts in the morning (ref -acts ) .
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now speaking in opinions i say - enough with this copy cat
rubbish ... throw the windows
open turn the lights
on and get into the light -we are children of the light -get used to the bright people .. GOD IS LIGHT .. you're not going to find any comfy darkened rooms in heaven .