Concerning Secular and Sacred Music part 2

 

Concerning Secular and Sacred Music part 2

 At this point I will  briefly define what I mean by the term  secular as it applies to the music and musicing of a Christian, and distinguish it from sacred music that is appropriate for corporate worship.  I define secular music as that which pertains to temporal matters rather than with spiritual matters Secular music that follows the spirit of anti-Christ, is blasphemous, or is irreverent does not belong in the life of the Christian.  However, music that is not religious but is clean and wholesome in nature does belong in the life of a Christian.  Secular music that is concerned with that which relates to life in general is many times of a wholesome nature.  Secular music that a Christian performs must be of a morally sound nature and it must be  amenable to the cause of Christ.  Furthermore, a Christian may only include secular music that passes the tests and conditions of Christ-centered living and does not bring reproach on the cause of Christ by its enactment.

So, secular music is music that is not directly religious in nature.  Sacred music that is appropriate for use in corporate worship is distinguished by being hallowed by proper religious association; meets all the tests of being appropriate for corporate (and private) worship of a high and holy triune God; is performed expressly for the glory and honor of God, and is presented as a musical offering unto God.