Will i go to hell if i hear Metal?

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Aleks_Kravchuk

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Hey, thanks for writing back. My problem with your thought process is that you are decidinig what God rejects. You decided that metal didn't come from God. You decided that it's evil because you don't like it. When did the Father or His son ever say the metal genre of music is "evil" and sent from the devil? God gave us the components to create whatever kind of music we want, and express whatever we want, however we want to express it. The lyrics of a song, on the other hand, is where I would judge beween "evil" and "christian" music, not just on the style of a song. Otherwise, I could use your same explanation to say that we should get rid of anything else man-made (cars, computers, buildings, toilet paper, glasses, pencils, ect., ect.). While God didn't say "here, take this metal music", He also didn't say "here, take this Christian music". I agree that we shouldn't subject ourselves to things that make us miserable, but just because metal music affects you negatively, doesn't actually mean that's true for everyone else. Enough of anything has a bad effect on us. Certian "Christian" artist's music bugs me. Just because how it sounds, I actually get cranky if I listen to enough of some of it. I'd be a loon if I called their music "evil" though. We don't get to call things that we don't like "evil". God looks at the heart, not at how man percieves things. Let me know what you think about all that.You be blessed too, bud
Hey Zail, I apologize for not writing for such a long time. I did not have such an opportunity to be at a computer for a longer period of time, just to sit down and to write a post or two. What Bible really says is for us to choose and to make decisions and hold on to those which are good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 KJVThe word of God says to prove things, hold on to which is good.I decided that metal did not come from God. By trying it out. Yet, you do not need to try everything to prove that it did not come from God.See what fruit it will bring in the end.Spirit of love, compassion. Or hate, discord and all the other things.I want to learn to look at all things from God's perspective. What HE likes, What HE does NOT like. "THOU SHALT NOT KILL" "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THY SELF" woah! (got to work on that one). Jesus points things out that He likes and that He does not like. Listen to His voice. Judging a song by lyrics, or by music, or by both. Again I have to come down to the point what HE likes and what HE does not like. So ok HE does like the lyrics, but what about the music? How will we know what HE likes and DOES not like. It is about is being in His presence. Being filled with His grace. And hearing the gentle voice of God talking to your soul. Telling you "I do not like pride, be humble my child" For I dwell in the hearts of the humble. I want God to dwell in my heart. Lets say lyrics are good. We come to music. It also has to be something that GOD likes. We are the children of God. we must like what God likes, and hate what God hates. If those two do not match to be christian, the lyrics and the music in the eyes of God, not in mine. I should not listen to it then. God, He made music so that we would enjoy, and that the music we listen to would fill us with God's grace. What God has made, He has made good and perfect. God made the computers so that we would spread the Gospel, share the Word of God, communicate together and strengthen each other's faith. Even in a form of typing like what I am doing right now. Devil twisted it. The world, Porn, things of this world, the lusts. And it spreads. Takes a grip over people. and they perish.He made radios and TV's so that people could hear the Gospel. Look at God's marvelous nature. Yet, they watch comedies from morning to night, horror movies, and things of this world.God gave free will for a person, any person. Choose what is Good and what is Wrong. It is there for you to choose. Choose what is Light and what is Darkness. I know what you mean by people not feeling any negative effect that i may feel a negative effect to. I see that every day.Cigarettes. I am a big enemy of these things. Tried my first one and my last one at age 5(or around there 4 or 5). I can't stand those things. But it is not so for others. You agree?They feel "high" while i can't stand that smoke. Look at the end result. What happens to them. Lung cancer rate?By the fruit you will know. What does it bring behind it?I will continue later I have to go. God Bless you Zail.
 

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Christian Metal is like fine wine --- every vintage is excellentI have to admit brothers -- Christian metal is one of my favorite Christian genres. And now- for some of my personal favorites.....Disciple -- I Just Know (Jesus is the Way) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtOV8Sd0KOg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtOV8Sd0KOg[/url]Thats for you denomination lovers XD.Barren Cross -- King of Kings[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E9EoyvxKac]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E9EoyvxKac[/url]MASTER OF ALL THINGS!!White Cross -- We Know Whats Right[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FezcHn6ituc&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FezcHn6ituc&feature=related[/url]"We know whats right! We'll stand and fight!!" -- If only the lazy church would listen...Supertones -- Little Man[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnip7DSP2Rw&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnip7DSP2Rw&feature=related[/url]"Oh let my pride fall down -- I'm the little man" amen brother
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Rob Rock -- I'm a Warrior (of Christ)[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oKnLpEo9mI&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oKnLpEo9mI&feature=related[/url]Talk about armor of God
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Demon Hunter -- Undying[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNCoih1G9_Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNCoih1G9_Q[/url]Basically about the immortality of Christians (we live forever -- the devil cannot kill us).Narnia -- Living Water[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MyRN6-_gE8&feature=related]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MyRN6-_gE8&feature=related[/url]Nuff Said
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Hello brothers ans sisters!!I listen metal 15 years and i love this kind of music..There are kinds of metal that talks about Jesus Christ and God (this kind is my favorite!!)But the other kinds that maybe have "bad meanings" i listen too but i don't let my mind to be poisoned
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I remember what I have seen one time about killing rats.None of you like rats right? How much poison is needed to kill a rat?We do not put a plate of poison for a rat to eat right? We give it food that it even LIKES not just so-and-so food. We just add a little bit poison to it, and the rat dies. Normaly the food to poison rate is 99.995% good food. 0.005% poison. And the rat will die.It is a very important example. Stay away from the bad things is what the Bible teaches. Stay pure from the world. It is not the good food that kills, It is the poison in the food that kills. Anything having any resemblance to a bad meaning, a person will know if he truly wants to know. Sometimes people do not want to distinguish the good from bad because they know it is bad. Same as going toward the light. John 3:17-21 KJVBe Blessed all. Prove all things, hold fast to that which is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV.Do that and you will be blessed.
 

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I remember what I have seen one time about killing rats.None of you like rats right? How much poison is needed to kill a rat?We do not put a plate of poison for a rat to eat right? We give it food that it even LIKES not just so-and-so food. We just add a little bit poison to it, and the rat dies. Normaly the food to poison rate is 99.995% good food. 0.005% poison. And the rat will die.It is a very important example. Stay away from the bad things is what the Bible teaches. Stay pure from the world. It is not the good food that kills, It is the poison in the food that kills. Anything having any resemblance to a bad meaning, a person will know if he truly wants to know. Sometimes people do not want to distinguish the good from bad because they know it is bad. Same as going toward the light. John 3:17-21 KJVBe Blessed all. Prove all things, hold fast to that which is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV.Do that and you will be blessed.
Seriously,Stay away from bands like Slayer, Disturbed, Marlyn Manson, or Gwar. (there are many more I am sure)
 

Aleks_Kravchuk

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Seriously,Stay away from bands like Slayer, Disturbed, Marlyn Manson, or Gwar. (there are many more I am sure)
I am sure too. I stay away from all of them. Only hear them sometimes when I go to my brother's work to pick him up, they have it really loud!. Other than that I do not ever hear them
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RaddSpencer

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I am sure too. I stay away from all of them. Only hear them sometimes when I go to my brother's work to pick him up, they have it really loud!. Other than that I do not ever hear them
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Oh I get it now.Well thats a shame that you don't like Christian metal. I don't see it as rat poison, but like Tabasco sauce --- some people love it and other people cannot stand it."Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. 2. One man's faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3. The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not eat everything must not condemn the man who does, for God has accepted him. 4.Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.5. One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6. He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God."Romans 14:1-6If you like vegetables -- thats great. However, because I am a Christian --- I intend to eat everything I can get my hands on XD. Why --- its simple. Other religions (like Islam for example) do not allow you to eat certain kinds of meat -- like pork for instance. I have a friend that is muslim who cannot eat pepperoni pizza --- BECAUSE of the pepperoni. I on the other hand can eat WHATEVER I want (and I intend to do so). 9About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. 11He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. 13Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." 14"Surely not, Lord!" Peter replied. "I have never eaten anything impure or unclean." 15The voice spoke to him a second time, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean." 16This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven." Acts 10:9-16
 

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Why would any christian want to listen to music that glorifies satan?
 

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just because the flavor of the music is heavy metal does not mean it glorifies Satan. There are plenty of different forms of music that has its good and its bad...
 

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just because the flavor of the music is heavy metal does not mean it glorifies Satan. There are plenty of different forms of music that has its good and its bad...
I agree with you my friend...Christian Metal love God and it shows it with their music...i will gove you three examples:In God we trust In Him we must believe (He is the only way) In God we trust His Son we must receive (Tomorrow's too late, accept Him today) [Chorus]God, I will follow you because you died for me Gave to me your life to set me free Anyone who asks shall receive Jesus in your heart It's time for you to start Giving God all the glory [Chorus:]In this land of freedomThere's riots in the streetsAll in the name of peaceIf we stand in unityWe'll win with dignityOur strength has said it allPray and believeThe wars through the agesHave taken so many livesI think of their facesAnd the fear in their eyesWith hearts made of courageAnd souls filled with fireThose who fight for their freedomLet's lift their names higher-------------------------------These lyrics is from the band called STRYPER ..it is a honor to play music for God i think...there are many bands like them and these bands are the reason that many teenagers believe in God.Take care...
 

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Stryper is an awesome band indeed! i love the song 'free' alot! thanks for your help guys.
I recommend http://ReignRadio.com andhttp://trirockradio.comif you are interested in Christian Metal Internet RadioAlso, Don't forget Kuba --- the demon slayer and his Full Armor of God Broadcast[url="http://www.fullarmorradio.com/aboutus.html]http://www.fullarmorradio.com/aboutus.html[/url]
 

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just because the flavor of the music is heavy metal does not mean it glorifies Satan
Can you give me some examples where satan is not glorified?
 

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Can you give me some examples where satan is not glorified?
Look at my posts in this thread --- there are plenty of examples.
 

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Can you give me some examples where satan is not glorified?
http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/demonhunt...sofhell.html#11the latest Demon Hunter album lyrics, and what the band had to say about the lyrics... absolutely NONE of it glorifies Satan.there are many other Christian metal bands such as Antestor, Crimson Moonlight, and Hortor and they as well praise God... even though they praise Him in a different language.my point is, even though some Christians may not understand the reason or the lyrics behind these Christian bands, that does not mean that God does not understand it. He knows us better than we know ourselves, and when we praise and worship Him, He knows when we mean it, whether it comes from metal or acoustic
 

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Listen to whatever music you like- it will not change you as a person. My grandmother is a very sweet Christian woman, and she loves Metal:) It's like movies or books. I don't think people should be entirely sheltered from parts of the world, but rater exposed to it in safe mediums like media.
 

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I like certain Heavy Metal bands, too. It is not a sin to like Heavy Metal; I would just be careful what kind of music you listen too. If the lyrics are evil, I would stay away from it. There are some songs that can be "in-between"; they don't mention anything Christian, but they don't have anything bad in them either. I think those are okay. I would say that if you are listening to a song that has evil lyrics because you like the music, that is not a good idea; even if you are not intentionally listening to the words, they will creep into your system, and you don't want that --- studies even show it. I believe that our actions should line up with God's word for us to go to Heaven, so if you are deliberately doing something that you believe is wrong, you should consider changing it. (I'm not saying that you're going to hell... just telling you to follow your convictions and God's Word, NOT your feelings.) The Bible says that we are to be in the world but not of it, meaning that we should not be like the world, even though we are in it. Listen to music that lifts you up and doesn't tear you down. Especially listen to music that glorifies God. That is my two-cents. I don't believe that God will be mad at you unless you are convicted/convinced that it is wrong and then keep doing it. (From what you described it sounds like you are being convicted that it is wrong.) I will pray for you. One Christian Heavy Metal band that I like is Whitecross. They are not a band anymore, but their lyrics ALL glorify God. http://music.aol.com/artist/whitecross/1002045An example of their lyrics is...My blood has cleansed youYour sins are remembered no moreSo come on and walk with MeRead the Bible to find out what you should be listening to. No, there are no passages that say, "Do listen to this kind of music and not that kind," but you should find out what you should be feeding your spirit. See if this music that you are listening to lines up with what you find.One other thing -- you might try finding another alternative, such as Christian rock music. There are some great Christian rock bands out there; maybe you can find some Heavy Metal in them.