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Puriel · 12-07-2007, 05:03 AM

Hello everyone. I just have a few questions.

I am a young man and I have my ear pierced, am I going against god?

I also listen to some modern heavy metal bands, (Trivium, Bullet for my Valentine, In Flames and Korn) am I sinning by enjoying their music?

Also, there's a pro-abortion and pro-gay rights group at my school, I'm very curious as to if anyone can point me into some bible verses that I can inform these people about.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Boanerges · 12-07-2007, 01:03 PM

Welcome little brother! It is a great priviledge to meet you. Personally I would think one should spend the time and know what he believes before meeting the world head on. The scriptures do indeed have much to say on these subjects but I will offer only this:
Speak the truth in love or you have not spoken His truth at all. Even when confronting blatant evil one must know that it is God's heart to redeem these lost souls.
Anyway I hope you enjoy the site. There are many wonderful brothers and sisters from many backgrounds in Christ to share with and learn from. Many blessings on your day, brother Larry.

Banarenth · 12-07-2007, 01:10 PM

Piercings and appreciation of hard music makes you question your Christianity? @_@

If that's the case, I don't stand a chance!!!

Rooster: You are such a drama queen

Bana: I am NOT a drag queen

Rooster: I said drama...not drag.

Bana: *Pouts*

youassassin · 12-07-2007, 02:53 PM

God looks at one's heart not mind, body, or appearance

Silverwolf · 12-07-2007, 03:02 PM

If anything, it's good, because it makes Christianity look "cool" I think

there used to be a youth leader at our church who had a lot of piercings

Fluffy · 12-07-2007, 03:03 PM

Hello, Puriel! These are good questions, but the answers must come from the Holy Spirit. Let Him tell you what is right for you. Seek the Lord and He will reveal the answers.
The only thing I can tell you is to be careful what you put into your "ear gate" and your "eye gate". For these things get down into your inner man, your soul, and will affect how you act, think and feel. Take a good hard look at the lyrics of the music you listen to and see if it speaks to you. Then seek the Lord and then make your decision about what you listen to.
As for the pro-choice and pro-gay rights, quoting bible verses at them is like shoving it down their throat. It will only make them more hostile toward christians. The best thing is to love them, pray for them, and let the Holy Spirit work! If the Lord tells you to speak to them bible verses, He will lead you to the ones to use. Above all, seek His face and His will!

Puriel · 12-07-2007, 04:15 PM

I'm kinda disturbed by some of the lyrics of my favorite band....

http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/tri...crusade.html#3

BreathOfGod · 12-07-2007, 05:15 PM

If the lyrics are disturbing you, then maybe those are something that you should give up. We are all convicted by God differently. It is not the music that is bad, it is often the message behind it that can be bad. You could try looking into some Christian heavy metal groups. Or find secular heavy metal bands with lyrics that do not disturb you. You might be surprised what stuff you find out there, and discover that you soon have a new favorite band.

Maybe Banarenth has some suggestions for you to try.

DaveS · 12-07-2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puriel

Hello everyone. I just have a few questions.

I am a young man and I have my ear pierced, am I going against god?

I also listen to some modern heavy metal bands, (Trivium, Bullet for my Valentine, In Flames and Korn) am I sinning by enjoying their music?

Also, there's a pro-abortion and pro-gay rights group at my school, I'm very curious as to if anyone can point me into some bible verses that I can inform these people about.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Ear Piercings against God? I've seen scripture that may lead you to believe this, but I also think it is in context. Even if it isn't, God will forgive you.

Your music? Well, heavy metal DOES effect you. All music does, and studys have shown that heavy metal has negative effects. But its your choice, many christians listen to that clatter you call music. Nothing wrong, but be careful of the message, we live in a very secular world.

As for your aproching Gay-Rights and Pro-Choice clubs.... really I don't know what to say. Its hard to tell someone that what they're doing is wrong, especially if they feel so passionately about it, that they've joined a club. They'll be very defensive, so prepare yourself well before jumping it.

youassassin · 12-07-2007, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youassassin

God looks at one's heart not mind, body, or appearance

yes quoting myself
do realize that you represent who God is
the people around you may look and judge immediately shutting you out of there mind (first impression), so you can't communicate what you believe
so going into a retirement community wearing them isn't advised

12-07-2007, 05:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Puriel Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Young Christian Hello everyone. I just have a few questions. I am a young man and I have my ear pierced, am I going against god? I also listen to some modern heavy metal bands, (Trivium, Bullet for my Valentine, In Flames and Korn) am I sinning by enjoying their music? Also, there's a pro-abortion and pro-gay rights group at my school, I'm very curious as to if anyone can point me into some bible verses that I can inform these people about. Thanks in advance for your answers.

12-07-2007, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Banarenth Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,832 Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 4	Piercings and appreciation of hard music makes you question your Christianity? @_@ If that's the case, I don't stand a chance!!! Rooster: You are such a drama queen Bana: I am NOT a drag queen Rooster: I said drama...not drag. Bana: Pouts __________________

12-07-2007, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
youassassin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chapin, SC. USA Posts: 182 Rep Power: 1	God looks at one's heart not mind, body, or appearance __________________ its good for you myspace.com/g_maud My life verse Romans 12:1-2 Has He told you yours?

12-07-2007, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Silverwolf Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset - UK Posts: 82 Rep Power: 1	If anything, it's good, because it makes Christianity look "cool" I think there used to be a youth leader at our church who had a lot of piercings __________________ Jesus reigns forever. He is our reason to live! :]

12-07-2007, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,827 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	Hello, Puriel! These are good questions, but the answers must come from the Holy Spirit. Let Him tell you what is right for you. Seek the Lord and He will reveal the answers. The only thing I can tell you is to be careful what you put into your "ear gate" and your "eye gate". For these things get down into your inner man, your soul, and will affect how you act, think and feel. Take a good hard look at the lyrics of the music you listen to and see if it speaks to you. Then seek the Lord and then make your decision about what you listen to. As for the pro-choice and pro-gay rights, quoting bible verses at them is like shoving it down their throat. It will only make them more hostile toward christians. The best thing is to love them, pray for them, and let the Holy Spirit work! If the Lord tells you to speak to them bible verses, He will lead you to the ones to use. Above all, seek His face and His will! __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

12-07-2007, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,681 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	Welcome little brother! It is a great priviledge to meet you. Personally I would think one should spend the time and know what he believes before meeting the world head on. The scriptures do indeed have much to say on these subjects but I will offer only this: Speak the truth in love or you have not spoken His truth at all. Even when confronting blatant evil one must know that it is God's heart to redeem these lost souls. Anyway I hope you enjoy the site. There are many wonderful brothers and sisters from many backgrounds in Christ to share with and learn from. Many blessings on your day, brother Larry.

12-07-2007, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Puriel Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I'm kinda disturbed by some of the lyrics of my favorite band.... http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/tri...crusade.html#3

12-07-2007, 05:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
BreathOfGod Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 622 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 1	If the lyrics are disturbing you, then maybe those are something that you should give up. We are all convicted by God differently. It is not the music that is bad, it is often the message behind it that can be bad. You could try looking into some Christian heavy metal groups. Or find secular heavy metal bands with lyrics that do not disturb you. You might be surprised what stuff you find out there, and discover that you soon have a new favorite band. Maybe Banarenth has some suggestions for you to try.

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