Pious talk is only talk

2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) says, Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Right now, there are a lot of amazingly gifted musicians in Christian music making art that’s appealing to the masses—ahead, you will read about Skillet and Group 1 Crew. The same is true on the “other side,” as there are followers of Jesus fulfilling their calling in musical professions outside of the deemed Christian market.

Christians, when it comes to talking about this in public forums, I would encourage us to not take to outlets like social media—where “discussion” is really an excuse to vent, drop one-sided opinion bombs, place labels, lay blame and bounce—instead, focus on 2 Timothy 2:15. Personally, I would hedge my bets on any artist calling themselves a “Christian band,” or any singer or musician claiming Jesus as Lord, to have tested their craft appropriately. You may think differently, but if you do, have you done the same?

But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. (2 Tim. 2:16 NKJV)

Blessings,