As we learned last week, every song, regardless the genre, conveys either a positive or negative message.
Right. Now, who is that message talking about? What's the singer trying to achieve through that song, personal interests, promote or glorify himself? Or is he trying to glorify God?
WHOSE GLORY?
God created music. The angels praise Him. That's how God intended things to be, that is how it was supposed to be from the beginning, until Adam and Eve's naiveté.
The devil, as we already know, has always envied God. He wants to destroy everything God created. Why should he overlook music, knowing that it has a huge effect on human beings?
Well, he didn't. He realized that music is a powerful weapon to influence the soul (EMOTIONS). Hence, he indulges himself in the lyrics of a song that promotes promiscuity, rebellion, lust and in messages of love, hatred and passion. What a mess???
Now think, can God be glorified by such music? No. Then who gets the glory? You know.
The singer and the devil himself.
If I tell you how many youths have told me they want to get into the music industry, you won't believe. Youths who come to church. I've always asked them why. I've always made them think whether that is an inspiration coming from God or a personal objective.
Most of the times it's personal.
So, next time you listen to a particular song remember: WHOSE GLORY?
Pr Luke Castro
