What is your opinion as we see the Christian genre crossing over with the secular genre more frequently? I personally think nothing of it really. It's a great way to reach others who may not have been open to listening to anything that had to to do with Christ. But when it comes to secular music reaching our ears, there is a problem. And when it comes to there not being a difference, we have another problem on our hands. One thing I don't want to have happen is there be no line between the two, no separation between singing shallow lyrics for the fun of it, and praise to God. Another red flag that comes to mind when I ponder not having one or the other, is in the bible when it says to be hot or cold, if your lukewarm, He will spit you out of His mouth. And like the BarlowGirl song, "Grey", we should be black or white, not grey. Do you see where I am trying to go with this? Scripture says to not have one foot in the world, and it seems to me, that is what we would be doing.
I have recently been watching a video on Hip-Hop being a religion. A bad one. On the video it also explains that music is the one thing we can't keep from entering our minds. Also when I consider this subject, I remember that Satan was the head of worship in Heaven before being kicked out. And what is one of the biggest ways of entertainment anywhere? Music. Satan can use, he is using, music to get to us. So BE CAREFUL! That is why I am so strict on what I listen to. It's kind of like Nehemiah and his wall. Although his wall was a real wall, it applies to many other things. Are you going to build your wall of protection right by your toes? No. If you are wanting to be protected, your going to build it as far away as you can to keep the enemy as far off as you can.
So my opinion when it comes to the issue of Christian and Secular music crossing over a lot, is basically to just have wisdom and to be aware of the danger. Just ask yourself: Is this glorifying God? Is this building up or tearing down my relationship with Him and my attitude? Would listening to this kind of music waste the time God has given me for other uses that will bring glory and honor to His name?
Where are you going to build your wall? It's your call, but I think far off is the way to go.
