Faith
Basis and Christocentric Music Philosophy-part 2
Regardless
of how Christian music philosophers are labeled, the fact remains that the
music philosophies of this present world system are influenced by the rulers of
darkness of this world. I have often
said that when it comes to influencing music philosophy, Satan did not take the
day off. Furthermore, music philosophy
is also influenced by the fact that we are fighting against spiritual
wickedness in high places. Although we
must never become paranoid or negative we must always be circumspect enough to
realize that we now face spiritual wickedness in the church that has leaders
who have a post-postmodern philosophy.
What
should the Christian music philosopher do as he or she wrestles with the major
issues of music and musicing? The
discourse in Ephesians chapter six gives some positive help for the earnest
Christian musician. “. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of
God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to
stand.” God
has not left us on this earth without armor to overcome darkness and wickedness
in every area of life. First, God’s Word
states, “having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth” It is first
necessary to by faith believe that there is objective true truth in God’s Word
and that God’s true truth extends to the whole of music and musicing. After this is established the Christian must
take a stand on the relevance of this truth.
After the Christian has done all that is possible to stand, he or she
must simply STAND and keep taking a stand.
The silent Christian will not affect positive change.
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