Stay connected to Jesus through Music/Worship!

[Hallelujah]

Friend , the above quote of yours is not the way to start off a post towards another brother or sister .
It is rather belittling .

I have pondered now for many days why one would take offense in a chat room amongst fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, or in any chat room, or discussion for that matter. If we take offense. Why? Where does this offense come from? What is it that is making us angry with someone else discussing God's word? God Almighty will deal with the ones that are wicked. Why feel the need to engage in tactics of the wicked? Are our weapons carnal?

When did it become "belittling" to start a chat in a Christian chat room, or topic with the words "I believe." Is it my beliefs that are belittling to you? Or, is it the fact that I have beliefs that belittle? We are discussing the Bible. Can we not discuss as Men and Women? Must we give in to insults? To accuse one another of committing sins is playing judge. Insisting that they are wrong based off of our understanding. I thank the Lord that he is the judge, and my only one.

To accuse another of committing a sin of pride is a powerful accusation. One that would be extremely difficult to discern in a chat room without interacting directly with the person. It is important that we do not attack one another for a few reasons. One reason would be that when we give in to our flesh and act out in anger we are only causing strife and discord.

Proverbs 13:10 - Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

We are discussing some very impactful doctrine in the word of our Lord. It is so impactful, that it can change the speed at which our relationship develops with the Lord himself. It is crucial that in dark times such as these that we be able to discern and receive the engrafted word with humility.

If we decide to turn on our own brothers and sisters in Christ, or any other person for that matter, then it is possible that we may be taking from others that which they may need and not reflecting the love and comfort of Jesus Christ. Everyones walk is different. We also have our own personal interpretations for what the scripture means. Others may have gained some insight through something the Lord has revealed to them through his word. It is imperative that we be slow to speak, quick to listen, slow to anger.

James 1:26 - If any man among you seems to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but decieveth his own heart, this man's religion is in vain.

With love,

Hallelujah

 

[Dan the Elder]

Young man I love your testimony, and your love for music. We have a "generation gap" between us (I'm in my mid-eighties). As a young man I played trumpet and trombone in some bands, later on I learned to play the sax and guitar. I loved Jazz and frequented places like Birdland, the Metrapole and clubs in Greenwich village. I was a PK that left home at 18 and "Did it My Way".. Until... "I Found it all, when I Lost Everything"[song title]..

I love almost all genres of music (except metal). As I've aged, I've learned the primary value of any music is the "message." If I'm not getting a message -- its noise! As an "old, old, Fogey", I have learned to love Southern Gospel. I can always understand the lyrics and get the message. I think you might be surprised listening to the "Gaither Vocal Band", "The Collingsworth Family", Ethal Waters, George Beverly Shea, Sandi Patti and Larnelle Harris, Micheal Smith, David Phelps, and others. I'm even a Baptist that can be "blessed" by listening to "Pentacostal music!" Many mornings I go around the house singing "O Happy Day" with Edwin Hawkins --- but its not the artist, its the message -- Glorifying God!!! I bookmarked your playlists and will listen to them as well.

God Bless, Dan

 

[Hallelujah]

Hey Dan,

Thank you so much for the response. I couldn't agree with you more. It is all about "the message." For me it was all about staying focused on God. I went trough a traumatic experience that took more than 2 years of recovery. I went through a physical battle of almost losing my life. In fact, the doctors told me that I was going to go into kidney failure due to all the dead cells in my kidneys, and I would likely lose my life. I lost 45lbs. I am tall and weighed only 165 lbs, so you can imagine how frail I was. I genuinely believe the physical battle was the easiest to get past, as this happened the fastest. The mental struggle that I faced I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Nevertheless, God delivered me from both the mental and physical struggles. For me, it was a process of countless hours of worship, and endless days of reading and meditating on scripture.

Definitely check out the playlist! I will continue to update it. Let me know your thoughts.

To God be all the Glory and Praise! For He alone is exceedingly worthy!

James 4:8 - Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

With love,

Hallelujah!