Ronnie Parrott

I enjoy many kinds of music. I grew up listening to country from the time I was being formed in my mothers belly. I grew up listening to some of the greatest country music artists there has ever been. I always used to tell people that I find my peace in two places (1) God and (2) Country music. In high school, there was nothing like hopping in my truck, rolling the windows down, and blaring some Garth Brooks. My love for country music has not changed. I still enjoy listening to it, but I have developed a greater taste for music that points to Christ.

There are still those times where country music will just put me in the right mood, but as I’ve matured in my spiritual life, I have found that much of country music is filled with filth. It is very difficult to get away from some sort of sinful filth in a song. This is why growing a taste for music that points us to the Savior is better for us. The CD I am currently listening to in my car is Shane and Shane’s new CD titled “Pages”. It is a great CD musically and lyrically. I find myself thinking through many of the music and how their music points to Christ or tells stories from the book about Christ, the Bible. One particular song is called “Burn us Up”. It is about the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego refusing to bow to King Nebuchadnezzer. These three refuse to bow to the King knowing their punishment will be to be burned in a furnace. As they refuse, they declare “Burn us up, for we will not bow to anyone but the one and only true God”. It is an incredible song.

I am not saying all music accept music that points to Christ is wrong. I believe there are some song that we can clarify as “brain candy”. This is music that may be beautifully made and creatively pieced together. There may be some music that is hard rock, country, rap, or alternative music that musically we enjoy and the lyrics are very neutral with no sinful language or lyrics that are at odds with the Bible. I believe we as believers need to be wise about what goes into our ears and heart. I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and check out this CD if you get a chance. Thanks for visiting!

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