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Sept 12, 2011 ~ “Xtian music, or art art art etc.”
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*i hope the following thoughts bring introspection & maybe even inspiration - i do NOT mean them to be judgmental or mocking.*
Christian music should be worship &/or art (being both at the same time would be nice).
I’ve figured out that i don’t like most “worship/praise” music because it has become worship entertainment rather than music which points all attention towards glorifying God. I also find this new phenomenon of “worship/praise celebrities” mind boggling. I feel that “worship music” should either be a faceless/idol-free, non-self indulgent, God exalting soundtrack, OR should be art created by a Christian who conscientiously and carefully creates music while always understanding & appreciating the gifts of talent & skill given to him/her by God to do so (also always with the careful focus of glorifying God with art created at the BEST of his/her abilities).
i realize that music, or any type of art will always be some form of entertainment, and the person or persons presenting the entertainment will always be subject to a degree of idolization, BUT a Christian “presenter” should be mindful/careful in how he/she accepts & uses that privilege/power.
Christian worship/praise music is for other Christians to use to worship & glorify God. it should be about & for God. Christians should worship God with their lives, not just with moments of music & singing.
Christian art, or art made by Christians rather, SHOULD be for everyone (believers AND non-believers) just like most other art. It should be made with care, thought, passion, and the artist’s utmost ability. It should NOT be dumbed down to carry an agenda (all great art has an agenda, yet it was/is still great art).
The making of art requires responsibilty.
to the Christian music maker:
If you are making music with the purpose of musically worshipping &/or leading others into musically worshipping God, then it should be art…& it shouldn’t be about you. God deserves amazing.
If you are making art, then it should glorify the God that you worship with your life (which includes your passions - your art). If you make crappy art, it reflects on God (& other artists). God deserves amazing.
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my ol’ buddy Zac passed me this book…it’s knocking me down w/ knowledge AND understanding of scriptures. (verses printed in the book & then followed by teaching).
Eshon again - his latest single - new mixtape comin soon
