Greetings<\/p>\n
My question is concerning music. I am a devoted Christian. I love my God with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. All I want to do is honor Him and glorify Him.<\/p>\n
I read and study the bible. I read many good Christian books. I don’t like Christian music. Does this make me a bad Christian? Does this say I don’t love God?<\/p>\n
I do like Jimmy Swaggart’s music but that’s it. I have no love of Christian music. I love classical music and have a very extensive collection, and I can listen for hours.<\/p>\n
If I need to listen to Christian music to honor God then I will but I don’t think I will like it and will become bored with it very quickly.<\/p>\n
Please help this has been bugging me for many years, and I will like to put it to rest once and for all.<\/p>\n
Thanks.<\/p>\n\t
See\u00a0Should I only listen to “Christian” music?<\/a><\/p>\n It sounds like the music you listen to is mostly instrumental, which is fine for your personal enjoyment. Nothing says you have to listen exclusively to one type of music. Also, the “Christian” music you have listed are poor-quality hymns. For some high-quality hymns, see:<\/p>\n Question: Greetings My question is concerning music. I am a devoted Christian. I love my God with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. All I want to do is honor Him and glorify Him. I read and study the bible. I read many good Christian books. I don’t like Christian music. 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