Lets attempt to connect some dots.
1.) Even as a regenerated, born again believer, I still have a carnal nature, that if not kept in check will burst
forth and rule, me. This is why Paul says, he deals with his flesh harshly. Read Romans 7
a.) This flesh is extremely hostile towards God
b.) Our hearts are desperately wicked above all else, and will attempt to do the will of God if, it benefits
the flesh.
c.) Outside of who we are in Christ, through the Holy Spirit, we are incapable of being good, standing
strong, and living for God.
2.) Because of this nature, I have to be cautious of what it is fed, that's why negative music, should be
avoided as Christians. We can speak of being strong in the Spirit until the cows come home but the
scriptures are clear. Read Ephesians 5. Its basically speaking about not having certain sinful things even
be named among you, it goes on to say, that its a shame to even speak of those things.
5:12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.
a.) 1 Corinthians 15:33 also tells us to not be deceived, but evil company corrupts good character.
3.) Knowing 1 and 2 if I partake in certain things that feed this nature, then I will reap the reward of sowing
into this nature.
This is the reason I say don't listen to secular music, not because of elitist pseudo-spiritual ideology, but because certain things set us up as Christians for failure.
