Why listen to Christian Music?

  

Why do I listen to Christian Music?

Lately, my tastes in music have been changing. I have been listening to more and more secular music, which isn’t really bad, but it has been causing me problems. I have found myself drifting from God and listening to secular music is not helping. It is not the cause, but it is certainly not making the situation better. I recognized this and for the past week or so, I have began listening to christian music again and I have felt closer to God. It has not cured the drifting feeling, but it has been a step in the right direction.

First, we need to address if secular music is bad. Jefferson Bethke has a great video on this, but these are my thoughts on it. God created music. He created all music. There are some great secular songs, songs that are about uplifting things, but not necessarily about God. Some bands like this are Owl City, NeedtoBreathe, and Mat Kearney, they don’t talk about God, but the songs are good. Then there is music that promotes drugs, sex, idolizing money, and ungodly living. Personally, when I listen to that type of music, it makes me feel bad. I almost feel violated. So, all in all, I would not label secular music as evil, but I would say that we need to guard our hearts against music that endorses things that we are not in favor of.

So why should we listen to christian music? I don’t know about you, but I have music playing 24/7. It helps me to focus and makes work more exciting. When the music I listen to is christian, it helps me to keep my focus on God. I often don’t have time to do a long devotional and meditation session, so listening to christian music helps me to keep God in mind as I go throughout my day.  

When you know God, you desire more and more of him, and that shows in your taste in music. If our one desire is God, then we want him in every aspect of our lives. For me, this means listening to christian music. I love God and I want a constant reminder of that. So, no, you don’t have listen to christian music to be a “good christian”, but for me it is a positive step in the right direction.

What are some of your favorite lesser known christian bands? Mine are About a Mile, I Am They, and Consumed by Fire!