WORLDLY MUSIC

OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS

MONDAY, JUNE 24TH, 2024

TOPIC: WORLDLY MUSIC

BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE & PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

MEMORISE: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2 

READ: Ephesians 5:19

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

MESSAGE  

Worldly music is not inspired by God; it doesn' 't reverence God and all He stands for. Interestingly, worldly songs trend easily today; this is why I always encourage my children to make everything about Christ trend. When you are tempted to listen to a worldly song, remember that as a child of God, you are not of this world, and you should not follow the trends of this world (1 John 2:15). 

Beloved, the devil was once a choirmaster. The Bible described him as a beautiful being whose body was decorated with different musical instruments. Thus, he uses songs to trap his victims. Why do you think it is difficult to forget the lyrics of songs that you did not even download on your gadgets? It is not just because they have nice rhythms; it is because the devil has penetrated the music industry. Sometimes, when you hear a particular secular song just once or twice, a part of the lyrics begins to live rent-free in your mind because the devil makes sure that the songs have good beats and interesting lyrics, Don't be deceived: any song that does not glorify God, edify you, or move you to adore God is a worldly song 

REFLECTION

What songs are on your playlist?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

2 Kings 6:1-7:20 Acts 15:36-16:15

HYMN 12 - Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty

1. Holy, holy, holy! 

Lord God Almighty!

Early in the morning 

Our song shall rise to Thee;

Holy, holy, holy! 

Merciful and mighty!

God in three Persons, 

Blessed Trinity!

2 Holy, holy, holy! 

All the saints adore Thee,

Casting down their golden crowns 

Around the glassy sea;

Cherubim and seraphim, 

Falling down before Thee,

Which went and art 

And evermore shalt be.

3 Holy, holy, holy! 

Though the darkness hide Thee,

Though the eye of sinful man 

Thy glory may not see;

Only Thou art holy, 

There is none beside Thee,

Perfect in pow'r, in love, 

And purity.

4 Holy, holy, holy! 

Lord God Almighty!

All Thy works shall praise 

Thy name, in earth and sky and sea;

Holy, Holy, Holy! 

Merciful and mighty!

God in three Persons, 

Blessed Trinity!