Music problems and solutions
Seventh-day Adventist Stand Identification / Classification of Genre / Categorization Possible Solution Ideal Solution Related ----------------------------------------------------- Seventh-day Adventist Stand "2. Reading and music. These same high standards apply to the Christian's reading and music. Music is a gift of God to inspire pure, noble, and elevated thoughts. Good music, then, enhances the finest qualities of character. Debased music, on the other hand, "destroys the rhythm of the soul and breaks down morality." So Christ's followers will shun "any melody partaking of the nature of jazz, rock , or related hybrid forms, or any language expressing foolish or trivial sentiments."17 The Christian does not listen to music with suggestive lyrics or melodies (Rom. 13:11-14; 1 Peter 2:11).18" http://www.sdanet.org/atissue/books/27/27-21.htm#:~:text=music 3. Unacceptable activities. Adventists also teach that gambling, card playing, theater g