More Than Entertainment

Many people do not realize the effects of music on them, nor do they realize the differance between Hip Hop and Rap. Hip Hop is being cast in a bad light. A lot of the music played on the radio is actually, Rap music, not Hip Hop. Most of these Rap artist (Lil' Wayne & the likes) are disguising themselves as Hip Hop artist because if you are labled as Hip Hop, you have a better chance of having your "music" played and purchased, over Rap "music". Most Hip Hop music is positive. When most Rap music glorifies killing, shootings, sell drugs, fast money and calling women all types of derrogatory names, outright disrespect for women (whom God holds high & speaks on how a woman is to be treated. If you haven't already, I strongly advise that you listen to the lyrics of some of Lil' Wayne's (who is the top selling Rap Artist in the world & sold 1.5 million copies of his most recent album the first week it was released! Come on people, that is sad given the content of his music and his lifestyle.) music.

Rap music has the same negative effect on society as heavy metal and death metal do. They both glorify negative behavior and attitudes. While the positive Hip Hop (which rarely gets air play) uplifts you and the community. Such Hip Hop artist are, Common; Mos Def, and the likes. I know many of you will say all Rap is not bad. OK, you are correct. However, I am referring to what is being played on the radio, and selling millions of albums. Those demons are the ones getting into the spirits of the masses through the airwaves. Of course we can go buy positive music. However, most people tune in to the radio for their influence on the "latest" songs, rather than sticking with what they know to be positive. So many people want to follow the so called "in" crowd, when in actuality that "in" crowd is leading them far from the God of Heaven.

The sad part is, most of these Rap artists are lost themselves, as is the Radio DJs who promote the music. Anybody who sings praises to themselves and their lifestyle and how they did this and that, that music is not of God. If God isn't getting the Glory and the Praise, then we need not listen. In actuality, they are idolizing themselves. God says let another praise you, not your lips, another, praise you. What do Rappers do? Praise self, and show how money and staus are their idols. Most Hip Hop artist bring awareness to negative issues that require change for the better in our communities (racism, poverty, etc.). Listen to the lyrics of Rap & Hip Hop and then you be the judge.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.

What we listen to has just as much effect on us as does what we watch. Guard your heart (mind and ears), for it determines the path of your life. The people and things we surround ourselves with, do, have an impact on the choices we make. This is why a good parent is attentive to what their children listen to, and who they befriend. Most dads don't want their daughters dating a thug. Ironic, isn't it. Given the fact they many dads listen to Rap. Many women do not want their sons dating a "questionable" female. Ironic. Given the fact that many women support a woman's right to do whatever to make a dollar (be exploited in videos and the likes). So you see, we all need to examine our lives to make sure what we do, coincides with what we believe. Whatever is in our heart, is what will come out.

Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

You may think it is just entertainment, but it isn't. Everything is relevant and with every cause there is an effect.

Prayer For You:
May the Peace of God surround you, and the Truth of God guide you, in Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Shannon E.Robinson~Child of the Most High~
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." ~JOHN 14:6