Quote (nerobellum @ Apr 5 2012 02:04am)
Just as we talked about, i 100% disagree with this.
We are a people who struggle with lust, addiction and various other sins because we are not Jesus, and we are not perfect. There is absolutely no way that I will ever be convinced that bands who truly surrender themselves to ministry, and God has called them to a specific ministry, that he will not bless those who follow his calling. are you telling me that kids in these genres are just screwed? that they are to be damned? I'm sorry but my Jesus hung out with the tax collectors, and the prostitutes and did miraculous things in their lives because he went to them.
Do i believe that there is some incredibly damaging, and demonic music? absolutely! but for those who are seeking Jesus, and not using his name as a platform for popularity, instead, using music as a platform to proclaim truth, i will support them regardless of what genre of music they play. to say that anyone who plays/listens to have "counterfeit spirituality", that is incredibly judgmental.
We as a people will NEVER get to a place to where we truly surrender everything to God. We are foolish to think that we can! We can work towards that more and more by the day, but our sinful nature prevents this. We are a people captivated by sin.
Scripture says that we can tell our brothers and sisters by the fruits of the spirit.... well, there are people in these genres who are legitimately leading thousands to Christ. To put a limit on where God is going to call someone to serve is to put him inside of a box. I say these things with love, and respect. As your thoughts were made known, the opposite end of the spectrum deserves to be as well.
Isaiah 55:9