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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/26/2008 5:07:49 PM
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But who is it that is saying that singing secular music is interfering with a SG music artist to sing Southern Gospel? That's a judgment call that only the artist himself can make for himself; not anyone else. That's like my saying that what someone is doing in their life is interfering with they're actually supposed to be doing.
It would also be quite a presumptuous opinion of me to declare such a thought.
But, doesn't the bible call us to hold each other accountable as well? Isn't it possible that this thread might cause someone to take a closer look at the way they are doing things and why they are doing them, and possibly correct those things if they are in not accordance with God's will? If so, wouldn't that be a good thing?
I'm not saying that we should be in someones face pointing a finger at them and telling them that they are wrong. That certainly is not the Christian way to go about it. But, some gentle questioning is not necessarily a bad thing. I sometimes start down the wrong path without even realizing it until someone points it out to me. That happens to all of us every now and then.
I guess the point is that with SG artists, they are in a ministry. If non-believers see Chrsitians, especially those in some type of ministry, doing things that non-Christians do, then what kind of example is that setting? As Christians, we are held to higher standards by God and the world is watching what we do or don't do.
Edited for clarification purposes. I confused myself with one sentence! 
Great point Jeff!
Christians need to be proclaiming the Gospel everywhere they go and in everything they do. It is indeed our job as Christians to tell the world about Jesus. If your ministry is music and you don't use it for God's glory - what will you say when you stand before the throne and God asks you, "You had the perfect opportunity to use your life for me . . .why did you choose to sing secular music instead?" Isn't this a matter of eternity? Music makes a difference in people's lives. If you sing a secular song instead of a Christian song, it could mean the difference of heaven or hell for someone in that audience.
Lets stick to the Gospel folks - it's the only thing we have to rejoice over. If Christ didn't die and rise again, we would have nothing that would make us happy enough to make us want to sing!
Jesus' blood is the only thing that cleanses sin - shouldn't Christians sing about that instead of loosing their boyfriend?
This is a matter of serving God or serving the Devil. You can't do both. You are rather going to sing about a Savior who died to save a hopeless, lost world or you are going to sing about emptiness, failure, and pleasure in sin. Let me tell you the Devil wants you to sing about his agenda! The more you sing secular music the more people don't accept Jesus because they never heard who He was or what He did. Let's face it, the Devil doesn't want Christains to sing about Jesus - So the question is who will we let win? God's music or the Devil's music?
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/26/2008 5:43:53 PM
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Just one more thought for you guys! Who here has heard Frank Seamans' (Legacy Five) testimony? If you haven't, go to L5's website and read his biography, then come back and tell me - What would have happened if that concert his brother had taken him to wasn't a Gospel concert? Or maybe the group was a Christian group, but they sang secular music and added one or two Gospel songs in there for the fun of it? Does it take your focus to - God - or the world? His testimony says he was an alcoholic . . .what impression would he have gotten if the group sang Gospel songs then started into secular songs about cheating, DRINKING, and man's rebellious sin nature? . . .the very things he needed to be saved from!!! He would have thought, "Hey! They're just like me!"
The point is this: If you are going to spread the Gospel in song - you have to keep your concert focused on Jesus. There can be no room for distractions - ie. secular music. Secular music will take the audiences thoughts off of the saving work of Jesus and replace it with the world's thoughts and values. You can't give the world what it already has and expect people to want to change. What they need is the Gospel.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/26/2008 7:47:45 PM
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I think you should give your very best to the Lord. If you are called to have a ministry in music and you are a Christian - that is your BEST - and you should want to use your talent for Him. No matter what genre of music you listen to, the message of those songs and music spread "something". It can spread secular ideas or it can spread the Gospel. The Lord wants His children to glorify Him through their lives - not glorify the world. Yes, I think it is selling out. Psalm 150:6 says, "Let every thing that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord." It doesn't say it's okay to use half your breath to praise God and the other half to praise the world.
RogerBennett_Fan, I have a very sincere question, please.
I have two CDs that I want to use as an example; both of which I went to retrieve for this very post. I'm sure I have more similar ones; but these two CDs came readily to mind as I was reading your post.
Both of these CDs are from Southern Gospel artists; very well-respected Southern Gospel artists.
I am intentionally not naming them because they are not the jist of this post.
Both of these CDs are Christmas albums.
How are any of the following songs praising Our Lord?
- "My Favorite Things"
- "Frosty the Snowman"
- "Jingle Bells"
- "Sleigh Ride"
"We Need of Little Christmas"
All of these secular songs / tunes (and more, similar) are on or the other of the two CDs I mentioned above.
None of them have anything to do with CHRISTmas; although they are all fun, merry tunes that people sing during the Christmas Holidays.
Do you consider that the Southern Gospel artists from these two CDs have sold out?
What would you say if I told you that alongside the above songs, other songs are also compiled onto these CDs; songs such as:
- Hark the Herald Angles Sing"
- "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
- "O Come All Ye Faithful"
- "Jesus, What a Wonderful Child"
- "Jesus is Born Today"
- "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Again, that's not an inclusive list of songs; just a sampling.
These two CDs are mixtures of both "Christian-oriented" songs and "secular songs".
What's so wrong about any Christian music artist singing, "Sleigh Bells"? How is that taking anything away from Our Lord?
Does it nullify the same artist singing, "O Come All Ye Faithful"?
Again, this is not a facetious post; it is a very sincere one.
Blessings,
Sharon-Marie
Dear Sharon-Marie,
I thank you for your very sincere question. It is a very good one. I too have those same songs you listed on Christmas CD's from SG artists! So I see where you are coming from.
In answer to your questions: I can't say it is wrong to sing secular Christmas songs. However, it is very disappointing to see my favorite SG artist take the stage and tell the audience how they're serving the Lord in their ministry of music, and then sing Frosty the Snowman. Personally, I don't see how Frosty has anything to do with celebrating Christ's birth. I don't understand why someone would choose to sing about a fake snowman when they can sing about a living Savior.
Does a Christian artist singing Sleigh Bells take away from the Lord? I would say if an artist replaces a song about the birth of Christ with Sleigh Bells, they are taking away from the Lord.
For example, for many years I have attended Silver Dollar City at Christmas time. I really enjoyed going to see their in-house gospel group's Christmas show. They always took the time to present the Gospel, quote John 3:16, and sing songs about Christ's birth. However, last year, they had a different SG group come in and do that Christmas show. I can tell you they only sang TWO songs about the birth of Christ - the rest of them were the secular Christmas songs - and for as fast and snappy as those secular songs were, the impression I left that show with was that I didn't care if I saw it again. There was nothing there to bring me back. In contrast to the previous in-house group that sang there for many years - their show left you on a spiritual note and uplifted spirit. It may not be wrong to sing secular songs, but it surely is not as encouraging as singing about the TRUE meaning of Christmas. That's just my opinion, but also my personal experience.
These are some of my thoughts on the subject, I hope it answered your questions!
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/26/2008 10:19:00 PM
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Jeff, I whole-heartedly agree with everything you've posted!
1970rodney - you have made some very excellent points!
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No offense here but If you say you're called into the Gospel music ministry why would you want to sing anything secular? I'm not sure that God calls anyone to do something a little, or halfway, or 2/3 the way. Got in trouble with a similar post on CCM side. So I'm choosing my words carefully here. IMO if you're going to do something for the Lord then you shouldn't intentionally mix a little of the world in it no matter how wholesome the lyrics may be.
I'm going to jump right in here, I've been reading through this thread and there are some very interesting points being made!
Is it wrong for SG artists to sing secular music?
Whatever you're singing about, you're promoting - because you're drawing attention to it and making ppl think about it. If you are singing about the Lord, you are making ppl think about Him. If you are singing about the world, you are drawing attention to it and away from the Lord.
I saw the question asked, "Where is the actual sin in a Southern Gospel artist singing a secular song?"
The actual sin? I would like to ponder what is meant by 1 Thessalonians 5:22?
"Abstain from all appearance of evil."
I think it has everything to do with avoiding the "appearance" of EVIL and causing a weaker brother to stumble - both of which are very serious to God.
It seems oxymoronic to me to see a southern "GOSPEL" artist singing about drinking, cheating, lying, immorality, etc. (2 of the 4 listed are in Revelation 21:8 - stating they will not be found in heaven, but rather, have a spot reserved in the Lake of Fire!) Out of the seven things God HATES (Proverbs 6:16-19) - two of those also would apply. Singing about things that GOD HATES and considers evil - just the idea of it is contrary to what you are proclaiming. Why take time out of your concert to promote the world and draw attention to it? You are traveling, leaving your families at home, living in cramped quarters - all to promote the Gospel of Christ!! To sing about anything other than the Gospel would be working against yourself.
As Christians, what is our purpose in life? To reflect the world or to reflect Christ?
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The problem I have with Country music is that it is more deceptive than Rock and Roll. With Rock and Roll it's in your face with it intentions. With country music an artist will record a song or two with wholesome lyrics, a song about patriotism, a tear jerker about momma and Sunday morning church, and then the rest is about cheating,fornification, drinking, and worse sometimes. I know because I use to listen to it all the time till God convicted me of it. Now the next comment will be do you watch movies or tv and I say yes but I am real particular about what I allow my self to see. I am weak that way. It's just too easy to stray for most people if they don't have a strong relationship with the Lord. No offense it just doesn't work for me if someone wants to sing both all the time.
I totally agree with you! Country music - I used to listen to it too. You are either listening to songs about drinking in bars, losing your girlfriend/boyfriend. telling ppl off, immorality, etc. When you get right down to it, those songs are nothing more than singing about rebellion. What are we rebelling against? Where does that benefit anyone spiritually?
Those songs just pull you down emotionally and spiritually. They make you think of and/or dwell on everday troubles and trials.... and kinda make you want to go drown your sorrows at a bar!!! That's the world's solution. On the other hand, you can listen to tunes like Give the World a SMILE! Much better thought to focus on, don't you think?
Music affects us. If you are in a bad mood or down, pop in a good Cd and it will lift your spirits. If you are in an upbeat mood, listen to a melancholy song and it'll bring your spirits down. SG artists have a tremendous affect on their audiences, they also have a greater accountability being out there for the world to see.
As Christiians, we have so much to look forward to and be joyous about! Even when we have trials and tribulations in this world, we have one who can give us perfect peace in our hearts and lift our spirits ~ something the world does not know or have. Even in sorrow, we can rejoice. Point is, with all the trials and tribulations you have in this world, wouldn't you rather listen to music that tells you of One who loved you so much He gave His life for you? And b/c of that, you get to spend ETERNITY with Him? I don't know about you, but given the choice of secular music and SG, I'd sure rather listen to the latter!
One of my favorite SGM group's signature verse aptly applies, which is:
"Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim His salvation day after day!" Psalm 96:2
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/26/2008 10:33:15 PM
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Jeff, I whole-heartedly agree with everything you've posted!
1970rodney - you have made some very excellent points!
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No offense here but If you say you're called into the Gospel music ministry why would you want to sing anything secular? I'm not sure that God calls anyone to do something a little, or halfway, or 2/3 the way. Got in trouble with a similar post on CCM side. So I'm choosing my words carefully here. IMO if you're going to do something for the Lord then you shouldn't intentionally mix a little of the world in it no matter how wholesome the lyrics may be.
I'm going to jump right in here, I've been reading through this thread and there are some very interesting points being made!
Is it wrong for SG artists to sing secular music?
Whatever you're singing about, you're promoting - because you're drawing attention to it and making ppl think about it. If you are singing about the Lord, you are making ppl think about Him. If you are singing about the world, you are drawing attention to it and away from the Lord.
I saw the question asked, "Where is the actual sin in a Southern Gospel artist singing a secular song?"
The actual sin? I would like to ponder what is meant by 1 Thessalonians 5:22?
"Abstain from all appearance of evil."
I think it has everything to do with avoiding the "appearance" of EVIL and causing a weaker brother to stumble - both of which are very serious to God.
It seems oxymoronic to me to see a southern "GOSPEL" artist singing about drinking, cheating, lying, immorality, etc. (2 of the 4 listed are in Revelation 21:8 - stating they will not be found in heaven, but rather, have a spot reserved in the Lake of Fire!) Out of the seven things God HATES (Proverbs 6:16-19) - two of those also would apply. Singing about things that GOD HATES and considers evil - just the idea of it is contrary to what you are proclaiming. Why take time out of your concert to promote the world and draw attention to it? You are traveling, leaving your families at home, living in cramped quarters - all to promote the Gospel of Christ!! To sing about anything other than the Gospel would be working against yourself.
As Christians, what is our purpose in life? To reflect the world or to reflect Christ?
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ORIGINAL: 1970rodney
The problem I have with Country music is that it is more deceptive than Rock and Roll. With Rock and Roll it's in your face with it intentions. With country music an artist will record a song or two with wholesome lyrics, a song about patriotism, a tear jerker about momma and Sunday morning church, and then the rest is about cheating,fornification, drinking, and worse sometimes. I know because I use to listen to it all the time till God convicted me of it. Now the next comment will be do you watch movies or tv and I say yes but I am real particular about what I allow my self to see. I am weak that way. It's just too easy to stray for most people if they don't have a strong relationship with the Lord. No offense it just doesn't work for me if someone wants to sing both all the time.
I totally agree with you! Country music - I used to listen to it too. You are either listening to songs about drinking in bars, loosing your girlfriend/boyfriend. telling ppl off, immorality, etc. When you get right down to it, those songs are nothing more than singing about rebellion. What are we rebelling against? Where does that benefit anyone spiritually?
Those songs just pull you down emotionally and spiritually. They make you think of and/or dwell on everday troubles and trials.... and kinda make you want to go drown your sorrows at a bar!!! That's the world's solution. On the other hand, you can listen to tunes like Give the World a SMILE! Much better thought to focus on, don't you think?
Music affects us. If you are in a bad mood or down, pop in a good Cd and it will lift your spirits. If you are in an upbeat mood, listen to a melancholy song and it'll bring your spirits down. SG artists have a tremendous affect on their audiences, they also have a greater accountability being out there for the world to see.
As Christiians, we have so much to look forward to and be joyous about! Even when we have trials and tribulations in this world, we have one who can give us perfect peace in our hearts and lift our spirits ~ something the world does not know or have. Even in sorrow, we can rejoice. Point is, with all the trials and tribulations you have in this world, wouldn't you rather listen to music that tells you of One who loved you so much He gave His life for you? And b/c of that, you get to spend ETERNITY with Him? I don't know about you, but given the choice of secular music and SG, I'd sure rather listen to the latter!
One of my favorite SGM group's signature verse aptly applies, which is:
"Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim His salvation day after day!" Psalm 96:2
Thank you for the comment. I didn't want folks to think I was too pious but it seems odd to me to feel it's ok to have a little of both types in your agenda.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/27/2008 10:52:13 AM
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totally agree with you! Country music - I used to listen to it too. You are either listening to songs about drinking in bars, loosing your girlfriend/boyfriend. telling ppl off, immorality, etc. When you get right down to it, those songs are nothing more than singing about rebellion. What are we rebelling against? Where does that benefit anyone spiritually?
I am going to focus on one part of this post to make a wider point. While I agree with the idea that Christians should not glorify immorality, not every song in country, rock, polka or what have you glorifies immorality.
In the above list the poster mentions "Losing your girlfriend/boyfriend". How is that immoral? People breaking up happens all the time, even to Christians. For whatever reason a Christian man and woman decides that they should not get married. And there is normally some emotion involved, and that can be the source for a song.
And if an artist includes that song in the the songs they sing, along with the songs praising Jesus it displays the breadth of our humanness and our relationship with God. Too often Christians segregate God from the rest of their world. God should be a part of every part of your life. And if I have a breakup with my girlfriend or a bad day at work, or I want to tell my wife how much I love her, I can relate to a song that expresses that sentiment even though it does not mention Jesus in every other line. Those songs can be next in the set list and I can take the singers performance as a whole.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/27/2008 1:04:09 PM
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I think what Saved_2_Serve was getting at was not that God shouldn't be a part of our everyday lives, like losing your girlfriend/boyfriend, but that dwelling on those sad things isn't benefiting you - and since music has the powerful ability to lift your spirit - why not listen to something that will make you feel better instead of something that would cause you to dwell on your problem?
Also, I don't think that losing a boy/girlfriend is immoral. Indeed it is a part of life. But there are Southern Gospel songs like Gordon Mote's Who Will Be Jesus that is about that same subject and the song encourages a person instead of pulling their spirit down. So IMO I think we should pick the Christian songs to sing when we run into a situation like losing a girl/boyfriend. There are plenty of Christian songs that talk about trials - we just have to look for them! Another good one is the Kingsmen's You're Not Alone - great song for encouragement and it would apply if your lost a girl/boyfriend.
I see no where in Saved_2_Serve's post that says losing a boyfriend/girlfriend is immoral - what I do see written is that we shouldn't listen to the songs that talk about immorality. As Christians we SHOULD NOT be thinking on those things.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/27/2008 1:16:23 PM
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"Not For Sale" by Michael Combs has become part of his personal testimony. I would be suspicious of a record agent telling me to put my career in his hands so he could mold me into a star. I do think it's "selling out" to sign a contract giving a record company or a management firm the rights to market you in any way they see fit. Many times, these young stars have little to no say in how they're sold to the public.
So there is a distinction, I think, between what Combs is talking about in the song and merely making secular songs part of your program by your own choice.
If you can draw the sort of audience that appreciates both, more power to you.
I love Gospel lyrics, but I also love a well written song. I don't view it as a "sell out" when a group like the Oak Ridge Boys or Monument offers a mixture. I view it as them being honest with their audience and unashamed of what they believe, despite the potential criticism they may take for singing gospel in a secular venue.
By the way, that "could be making lots of money if they performed something other than Gospel" line we frequently hear is largely a myth. It's true for some of the very best artists, but not for most groups in Southern Gospel at the semi-pro level.
If you think Southern Gospel is a competitive industry, you should get a taste of the secular side. In Gospel, people will listen politely even if you're bad. In the secular world, you don't have that cushion. They'll boo you right out of there.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/27/2008 1:23:08 PM
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But there are Southern Gospel songs like Gordon Mote's Who Will Be Jesus that is about that same subject and the song encourages a person instead of pulling their spirit down.
It's interesting that you mention Mote as an example, since a love song for his wife ("If They Could See You Through My Eyes" ) is part of his regular performance and he plays sessions for many of Country music's top acts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRtXtYDfbEo
I love Gospel music, but I'm not going to rule out listening to good wholesome music that doesn't happen to be Gospel.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/27/2008 4:20:18 PM
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utilityfielder, please notice in my post I was "listing" individual subjects. quote:
about drinking in bars, losing your girlfriend/boyfriend. telling ppl off, immorality, etc. I'm not sure where the correlation between losing a girlfriend/boyfriend and immorality is, but I totally agree with you - losing a boyfriend or girlfriend is not immoral.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/27/2008 4:46:33 PM
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I think what Saved_2_Serve was getting at was not that God shouldn't be a part of our everyday lives, like losing your girlfriend/boyfriend, but that dwelling on those sad things isn't benefiting you - and since music has the powerful ability to lift your spirit - why not listen to something that will make you feel better instead of something that would cause you to dwell on your problem?
Also, I don't think that losing a boy/girlfriend is immoral. Indeed it is a part of life. But there are Southern Gospel songs like Gordon Mote's Who Will Be Jesus that is about that same subject and the song encourages a person instead of pulling their spirit down. So IMO I think we should pick the Christian songs to sing when we run into a situation like losing a girl/boyfriend. There are plenty of Christian songs that talk about trials - we just have to look for them! Another good one is the Kingsmen's You're Not Alone - great song for encouragement and it would apply if your lost a girl/boyfriend.
I see no where in Saved_2_Serve's post that says losing a boyfriend/girlfriend is immoral - what I do see written is that we shouldn't listen to the songs that talk about immorality. As Christians we SHOULD NOT be thinking on those things.
I agree that Christians should not advocate immorality as a solution to our problems. But the Bible has passages that talk about immorality: Cain and Abel, David and Bathsheeba, and so on. The consequences of such sinful action is apparent in later chapters and not necessary in the verse after the sin. It is a truth that sinful action has bad results, so why can't that be the topic of a song. We have to be aware of our sinful condition to appreciate the work of Jesus.
Maybe the difference is the target audience of the singers. Are they singing primary to Christians or are they singing to non-believers in which they have to lay the groundwork to explain to them why they need the gospel.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/27/2008 4:49:43 PM
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"Not For Sale" by Michael Combs has become part of his personal testimony. I would be suspicious of a record agent telling me to put my career in his hands so he could mold me into a star. I do think it's "selling out" to sign a contract giving a record company or a management firm the rights to market you in any way they see fit. Many times, these young stars have little to no say in how they're sold to the public.
So there is a distinction, I think, between what Combs is talking about in the song and merely making secular songs part of your program by your own choice.
If you can draw the sort of audience that appreciates both, more power to you.
I love Gospel lyrics, but I also love a well written song. I don't view it as a "sell out" when a group like the Oak Ridge Boys or Monument offers a mixture. I view it as them being honest with their audience and unashamed of what they believe, despite the potential criticism they may take for singing gospel in a secular venue.
By the way, that "could be making lots of money if they performed something other than Gospel" line we frequently hear is largely a myth. It's true for some of the very best artists, but not for most groups in Southern Gospel at the semi-pro level.
If you think Southern Gospel is a competitive industry, you should get a taste of the secular side. In Gospel, people will listen politely even if you're bad. In the secular world, you don't have that cushion. They'll boo you right out of there.
Excellent point DB And that includes the post after this one.
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I meant the post after the one I quoted.
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RE: Which way should you look at it? - 7/27/2008 5:30:15 PM
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Thanks to DB and Gary for those excellent posts.
I am a big Michael Combs fan and enjoy Not For Sale, but have always been a little troubled by the suggestion that singing Country music or selling Amway were "wrong" (he doesn't say sinful).
I just put it down to poetic license and still like the song.
In my opinion, we are going down a dangerous road to deem "non-gospel" music as sinful. It would be just the same as saying that reading books other than the Bible was sinful.
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