Let's Tune In
Key verse:
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
noble, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy- think about such things
Why is our musical choice important?
Lucifer was gifted musician angel before the fall,
and music has an impact on our subconscious. Therefore it is important to guard
our hearts by being careful about what we feed our minds.
1.
Consider
the choice
a. Are
we blindly listening to whatever is new and popular?
b. Many
songs have negative messages implanted in them, and when we listen blindly,
they influence us subconsciously. What are we feeding ourselves?
c. Romans
12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test what
God’s will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will.
2.
Compare it to
God’s ways
a. Colossians 3:1-4
Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things
above, where God is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds of things above, not on earthly
things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When
Christ, who is in your life appears, then you will also appear with him in
glory.
b. What does it mean
to set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things?
i.
It means we are to think of things that are good and
godly and not of things that will lead us away from God. What are godly
things?: Philippians 4:4
c. We are called to
let our minds dwell on things and ideas which are true noble, right, pure,
lovely, admirable and excellent or praiseworthy. Then we will be influenced to
grow in the right way!
3.
Choose
what will result in good
a. How
to choose?
i.
Lyrics
1. what
values are they imparting?
2. Does
it follow the guidelines of Philippians 4:8?
3. Does
it have anti-Christian messages?
4. What
kind of language does it use?
5. Does
it encourage hopelessness, self pity, suicide, depression?
ii.
Style of music
1. What
kind of effect does it have on your emotions?(eg. Anger)
iii.
Singer
1. What
kind of lifestyles do they lead?
2. What
kind of beliefs do they hold?
iv.
Content of music videos
1. What
message is it trying to get across?
2. Are
there any negative influences in the way they dress/behave?
In
actual fact, we all probably already know what constitutes the wrong type of
music to listen to. The only difficult part is making a choice not to listen to
them, to give up following the crowd/ friends.
It
is easy to say that we would not be influenced by just listening, but is that a
worthwhile risk? Are we willing to expose our minds to less than worthy
thoughts at the expense of making our hearts vulnerable to the attack of the
devil?
(split
up into smaller groups if you wish) and take turns to share:
1. Is
this( that even our music choice is important) something new to them?
2. Do
they see it as a real problem that must be dealt with, or is it ‘not that
serious’?
3. What
can we do in this society where this type of music is everywhere? (ans: filter
them out; know and stick to your convictions. Differentiate wrong from right)
4. Is
there any music that they like now that they think does not pass the
Philippians 4:8 test?
5. Are
they going to give up listening to that immediately, or slowly start to give it
up, and what is holding them back from giving it up.
6. There
are tons of good Christian music too! (Switchfoot, Building 429, MercyMe) Of
course we’re not saying they can only listen to Christian music, but it really
can be as good too (:
done by Gaily
done by Gaily
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