Ask: What about this statement? like the beat. I really listen to the “I don’t words.” Our subconscious mind picks up the words even if we are not consciously aware of it. Play some Christian music for them. Giving them a good alternative is key. There are some Christian rappers that sound just like some of the favorites students’ but their words are Christ centered. Some examples are Gospel Gangstas, Dynamic Twins, or DC Talk. You might even know of some yourself that are local or personal favorites. Hint: Be sure that the staff is following this also. If the kids get into your car and they hear music that is not Christ centered your message might not be that effective. If you listen to that music, then why they? can’t Suggestions to Mentors Music is a huge stronghold that Satan has over our young people. Put a lot of prayer into this practical living. If you are really committed to changing your in this area, invest in students’ hearts some of this music for your center. Have a listening area at the center that has the music that you previewed for them. Listen to it in your car as you take the kids home, they will be asking for it before you know it. give in to letting them listen to the local radio station in your car unless you Don’t are prepared to have a discussion about anything undesirable that comes out of the speakers!! Make the kids see you being different from the world and loving it!!! List of possible verses Philippians 2:3-4 Selfishness conceit. – Colossians 3:8 Anger, wrath, malice, slander, abusive speech, lying. – Colossians 3:9 Lying. – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Sexual impurity. – 1 Peter 2:13-14 Obedience to government leaders. – 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 &Galatians 5:19-21 Fornication, idolatry, adultery, – homosexuality, stealing, coveting, drunkenness, envy, cheating, jealousy, disputes, carousing, strife, sensuality, witchcraft, bad company. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Bad company. –
Ask: What about this statement? “I like the beat. I don’t really listen to the words.” Our subconscious mind picks up the words even if we are not consciously aware of it. Play some Christian music for them. Giving them a good alternative is key. There are some Christian rappers that sound just like some of the students’ favorites but their words are Christ centered. Some examples are Gospel Gangstas, Dynamic Twins, or DC Talk. You might even know of some yourself that are local or personal favorites. Hint: Be sure that the staff is following this also. If the kids get into your car and they hear music that is not Christ centered your message might not be that effective. If you listen to that music, then why can’t they? Suggestions to Mentors Music is a huge stronghold that Satan has over our young people. Put a lot of prayer into this practical living. If you are really committed to changing your students’ hearts in this area, invest in some of this music for your center. Have a listening area at the center that has the music that you previewed for them. Listen to it in your car as you take the kids home, they will be asking for it before you know it. Don’t give in to letting them listen to the local radio station in your car unless you are prepared to have a discussion about anything undesirable that comes out of the speakers!! Make the kids see you being different from the world and loving it!!! List of possible verses Philippians 2:3-4 – Selfishness conceit. Colossians 3:8 – Anger, wrath, malice, slander, abusive speech, lying. Colossians 3:9 – Lying. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 – Sexual impurity. 1 Peter 2:13-14 – Obedience to government leaders. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 &Galatians 5:19-21 – Fornication, idolatry, adultery, homosexuality, stealing, coveting, drunkenness, envy, cheating, jealousy, disputes, carousing, strife, sensuality, witchcraft, bad company. 1 Corinthians 15:33 – Bad company.
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