Fallacies of philosophical thought--part 5

       Yesterday we discussed our definition of what the word "secular" means when used in these philosophical posts. Today we will discuss whether to include or exclude secular music in the music of the whole-life of a Christian.  Yesterday we established that if secular music is suitable to the whole-life of a Christian it may be included. 
       Although it would be much simpler if musical choices were “either" "or”, such a basis for the inclusion or exclusion of  a particular type of music is much too simplistic and therefore faulty.  Although there is nothing morally wrong with excluding all music except sacred music, it certainly will impoverish the artistic life of all those who perform and listen to music.  Christ said in St. John 10:10b, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”  I believe that part of this perissos (4053- superabundance) of life  that St.John was referring to can be  the understanding and enjoyment that secular music (as defined above) can bring to the life of a Christian.
        I contend that God will provide the Christian musician (who follows the Bible's precepts of musicing and keeps what he or she hears and sees and does concerning the fine art of music under the Lordship of Christ)  musical joys and musical understandings that are a part of God's superabundant (perissos) life.  This Christian is then free to fully enjoy the beauty and import of God’s creation. 
        Those who exclude the great classics and other styles of music, of an even lesser degree of import and profundity, only deny themselves some of God’s purest pleasures and understandings afforded to those who enjoy the fine arts.  I believe that a part of abundant living is being able, with God’s guidance, to include many styles and types of music in the whole life of a Christian.  P.S.  Later, perhaps just before Easter we will be discussing Musical understanding in a nine or ten part series.