Good music?
In my pursuit of holiness I ask myself: is it good enough to not listen to lyrics or take them seriously? I must pray more on this subject... This goes with video games as well. I don't play them much but the violence and gore. I don't know how to rectify this subject. Cutting out the pieces that tarnish my heart and create sin. I think that to even associate with such things may not be so kosher. If its not hurting me and my relationship with Christ I might be ok but how do I know for sure? Somewhere inside I must consider all that takes my mind into a trance and away from Christ, as loss. I think coheed just makes me think of how absurd their lyrics truly are. I Love their music but wrestling over this may just be the beginning. I think what I should do is limit my exposure. Its good to enjoy music but I will limit my exposing my friends from such vices to keep them progressing to the goal. Don't read this as anything serious, as I don't know quite why I'm posting my thoughts at this point. I started reading City of God by St. Augustine tonight, what struck me was his awe of the barbarians who took over Rome. He praised the barbarians for being merciful to those in fight to the temples. The book is written, to refute the claim that Christianity was the reason for the fall of Rome. Augustine is too smart for his own good. Sweet stuff.