The Problem With Christian Music
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- čas přidán 17. 10. 2017
- Here's the problem I have with Christian Music.
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In this video I:
-I breakdown the problem I have with Christian music. It doesn't mean it's ALL bad - but that there's an ideological issue with it.
-explain how Lecrae plays a big part of it with his new album:
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Christianity isn't just about beleiving in Christ, it's about having a relationship with Him.
As a Christian, my problem with Christian music is that some people have this expectation that if your song is Christian, you need to name drop Jesus 300 times. And then you have artists like Lecrae and NF who actually try to make music for everybody, and their "fans" go off on them for not name dropping Jesus like it's some gimmick.
“You’re not making Christianity better you’re just making rock n roll worse” -Hank Hill, Strickland Propane
Christianity is not just believing in Jesus... even demons believe and tremble, yet they are not Christians. Neither are Catholics Christians. Christianity is following and obeying Jesus and having a personal relationship with Him.
I see industry ..not ministry. These days......
I think in a lot of ways you're missing the point. Yeah I get what you're saying, Christian music isn't about them, but it's not about non-Christians either. It's about God, and what I mean by that, is that if God has called them to sing praises to him and they follow through, God will use that in any way, shape, or form, he sees best.
Just adding one thing: I agree that Christian music should be more complex lyrically but the ones that are played in church are like that for a reason: they have to be congregational
Dude, holy cow. This is deep. I grew up in a Christian household and still am Christian to this day but not without many trials and tribulations. I found a lot of Christian music very monotonous, never touching upon the really ugly stuff that people deal with on a daily basis. Music isn’t just for worship, it’s an outlet for feelings and thoughts and it can make a connection and let those of us who’ve dealt with real shit in our lives know that we’re not alone. Contemporary Christian is very lacking in that department. The other thing is not all secular music is about glorifying sex and drugs. There is still a lot of secular music that touches upon very deep subjects which is why those songs are my favorites. But I do think if more Christian artists/record labels made a real effort to reach out to non-believers through their work, we could make more disciples this way.
The problem with “Christian music” is the fact that people call WORSHIP MUSIC Christian music. Worship music isn’t intended to appease a crowd it’s about worship Jesus. I like certain worship bands/teams and there are some I don’t like, I try to listen to listen to music for the lyrics not who is singing them. Also Worship music is meant to be a way for people to hear of God’s love, peace, and compassion through music.
Unfortunately, in your defense of Christians trying to break out of the molds, you forget to acknowledge that the purpose of Christian music is to glorify God - whether we glorify God like the psalmist in a lament, which still ends in glorifying God, even through difficulty - or whether we are praising and worshiping Him in spirit and in truth. Regardless, that is what Christians listening to Christian music are concerned with. And the artist is accountable to that for himself as well as his/her ministry. When they start diving off the sides because they want to sound more like the world, or for whatever reason, it is not only their music industry that suffers, it’s their walk and ministry. Which we see evidence of in their music later. For ex- you don’t even like Lecrae’s current albums. Neither do I, I think their distracted because the focus is no longer on God like the psalmist. You can talk about life but you are not without the hope of Christ. So what are these artists doing? Also you cannot sell a point by mocking hypothetical soccer moms. The point is, we want to worship God in Spirit and in Truth where through hip hop or contemporary. So you are not helping by bashing worship music. After all, the glory of God is what’s most important and serving/worshiping Him. I can’t make that the desire of an industry but I should be in agreement with the music I listen to. The problem is when I cannot be. And btw the cherubim and seraphim in Heaven workshop God but repeatedly singing Holy Holy Holy, Worthy Worthy Worthy is The Lord God Almighty- and that’s all they sing. So repetition is good in God’s 👀 eyes when we worshipping Him in Spirit and in truth. Sorry if it’s boring to you but we will be praising Him in Heaven lol. Let’s keep the right focuses. Personally, I also used to love Lecrae, when I listened to him before 2008 and onward. He fell off and needs prayer and hope. But I believe is spiritually out there now. Love Citizens and Saints! They are so genuine. Flame is also awesome. Check out some oldies but great examples like The Cross Movement back in the early 2000s and see how they powerfully handled rap music! God bless!
NF is a great example of a rapper who is Christian but who makes music for everyone. NF is also just a generally awesome rapper
With Christian music I think there's a difference between a "Christian" song and a "Worship" song. It seems like people are really bashing Christian music as being repetitive and uninspired, a lot of it is people playing it safe, but most of it comes from its focal point being to connect with the Holy Spirit. A lot of times we need to re-hear a lot of the same lyrics in order for it to affect our spirit inside in a different way than say a 3-minute radio song. Not to say you can't experience God in a Christian radio song but the atmosphere that bands like Elevation worship and Bethel do allows for more movement of the Spirit.
As a Christian , its disappointing that "Christian" entertainment , especially films arent good (except Mel Gibson films), there is no effort put in them.
Just because you believe Christ doesn't mean your Christian if you don't follow Christ, you have to believe confess and also receive and also if your faith doesn't take action you may have believed in vain . Remember the demons also believe Christ but they are not Christian at all... a Christian is a follower of Christ
I'm a Christian and I think most "Christian Music" is mediocre at best. Casting Crowns is great though. They seem to have a unique sound.
Silly songs with Larry are dope. Boys 'n the Sink are also great.
Lecrea's flow and vibe may be influenced by secular hip hop r&b on the new album but his message is the same. He is praising God and sharing his struggles. I'm a dabbler of gospel and contemporary christian but I have to say while I'm jamming to the beat I truly hear his message. A new fan!
OH MY GOSH that dig at Klove for their pledge drives HAS ME DEAD (and then born again)
As a teenage Christian, I agree 100%. I will admit however, I love for king and country, lecrae, and NF. But not just because "its Christian" I genuinely enjoy it. Great video dude, I love your channel! (Edit-and a crossover with Kevin and you is the best thing I could ever watch XD)
I put Kendrick and Chance in the same boat as Lecrae, as in rappers who happen to also be Christian mentioning God being in their lives but not necessarily preaching.