This is my first time ever posting a comment on this site. I usually just read what everybody else has to say, but this time I decided to add my two cents on this topic. The argument for be a Christian and playing secular music can go on forever. I have seen this subject come up numerous times on this nd site. Its like either your for it or against it. Well I'm from Vegas and I have a few buddys who are Believers in Christ and they play on the strip for people like Toni Braxton and the many different lounge shows in the casinos. And they are representing Jesus Christ to the fullest. Ok, they play for secular artist. But what does secular mean??? It means of the world and not of God. So basically if u are saying that it is wrong for Christians to play secular music than my bruthas u need 2 quit your day job, and find somewhere that is Christian owned. The samething that alot of these secular artist talk about in their songs like sex, drugs, and money, U hear it everyday at work. Your co workers may talk about what girl they slept wit, or how they got drunk, or how much weed they smoked over the weekend, or u might even hear alot of foul language. So my question is this.... What is the difference from a Christian who plays secular music, and a Christian who works in a secular enviorment????
What it comes down 2 is that we be a light in these dark places. Represent Christ 2 the fullest. As soon as u claim u are a Christian, alot of eyes are on u. The Bible says that a tree is known by the fruit it bears. So my bruthas are u bearing good fruit?? U shouldnt have 2 say that u are a Christian but the way u live your life should speak louder than words. No matter what u do in life, whether it be selling a sprint phone, or playing on the road wit Beyonce, remember that u Represent the Kingdom of God, and that u might be the only Christian that your co worker may see or what Nas or Jay Z may see. U guys always have negative things 2 say about the ones who are believers and are playing 4 secular artist. But u dont know the plan that God has 4 them. They could be at soundcheck and start ministering 2 the sound man and lead him to Christ. Believe me if Christ was here right now, He wouldnt be in the pulpit of a church, but he would be in the streets, in the clubs, in the place that nobody else wants to go. He would be preaching the Kingdom of God.
I could go on 4ever about this subject but I'm gonna stop right there. So my fellow Levites stay blessed and continue REPRESENTING THE KINGDOM OF GOD!!!!!! Peace and Blessings!!!!!!!
I agree with you. It's Funny how some of the church musicians can keep up with all of the musicians who play out in the secular world and can tell what artist, tour, track etc... that they have played on or been apart of. As well I dont know how many times i have been to a church service and heard some kind of R&B or hiphop song in the middle of a praise and worship/choir song. But yet, it is wrong to play secular. I am glad that their are secular music artists, because without them it would be hard to express to my wife how much i loved her by listening to "No Weapon" by Fred Hammond, so they serve a purpose, TRULY!
If its possible i would like to hear from some of the musicians who play with secular artists, such as Aaron Spears, J.Haynes, Calvin Rogers to share what they experience being out with a secular artist and being able to stay save.
