Music (I'm sure it's part one or part of a mini series)

Hey afterSHOCK,

     So, Jen and I were going through some music that was requested for a party.  I hate to say that I was shocked when I read the lyrics and was aware of the content, but I was. 
     I know as a young person the beat and style of the music is what usually gets your attention. (hey, it works that way with all of us)  Once you decide you like a particular band or artist, you usually start to follow them on facebook, buy their cds, go to their concerts, read their tweets, and do whatever else they are involved with.  However, I have a million dollar question for you... Are you aware of the content, the language, and the topics the artists are pushing?!  If you are, why are you still listening?
     As a young person who is attempting to live a life that is holy and acceptable unto Christ, there are some things you MUST put to the side.  As a Christian young person, you are searching for the very heartbeat of God and learning to take a stand against such things as pre-marital sex, drugs, drinking, inappropriate behavior, and the like.  So how then can you take a stand against it, if you're singing along to it? 
     Jesus Christ himself said, "No man can serve two masters."  He went on to say that you will either love one and hate the other; stay close to one and despise the other. 
     The music you allow to play through your ipods and cd players WILL find a place in your heart and mind to grow.  As you follow the artist(s), you can and will be enticed by the lifestyle they portray and promote.  What may start out as liking the beat of the music can turn into; living the lifestyle the music promotes.
     If you're a young person on a journey towards Christ who desires to live for Him, worship Him, and serve Him; you need to take the time to go through that ipod artist database and through that cd case.  Don't have the lyrics?  Look 'em up... CHRISTIAN ARTISTS INCLUDED!  Just because they have a 'Christian' label does not mean they ARE Christian in content and lifestyle.
     Need some help on keeping the RIGHT musical influences?  Here's a good scripture to help.
     Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
     I love you young people, and I'm always praying for you.  Have questions?  Need some helpful insight?  Drop me a line.  I'll do whatever I can to help ya.
     To be continued....

     Love,
     DK