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CAN A CHRISTIAN LISTEN TO WORLDLY SECULAR MUSIC? THE SHOCKING TRUTH MANY BELIEVERS ARE AFRAID TO DISCUSS

Child of God, this is one of the most debated questions in Christianity today.

Some believers say, "Music is just entertainment." Others believe anything outside worship is dangerous.

But the real question is this:

What is your music feeding? Your flesh or your spirit?

Music is never just background noise. It shapes emotions, influences thoughts, creates atmospheres, and affects your spiritual sensitivity. Many people judge music by the beat while ignoring the message it carries.

The Bible shows that music has spiritual influence. In 1 Samuel 16:23, David's harp brought relief to Saul as the evil spirit departed. If godly music can usher in peace, worship, and God's presence, shouldn't we also consider what ungodly music may be inviting into our hearts?

This is why discernment matters.

Not every secular song is evil, but neither is every song spiritually safe. The issue isn't simply the rhythm—it's the message, the values it celebrates, and the fruit it produces in your life.

Much of today's music glorifies lust, immorality, pride, violence, greed, drunkenness, revenge, and rebellion against God's ways.

Ask yourself honestly:

• If I spend hours every day feeding on messages that oppose God's Word, how will that shape my heart?

Proverbs 4:23 says, "Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life."

Music enters through emotion and repetition. What you repeatedly listen to eventually shapes your desires, attitudes, and spiritual appetite. It is no surprise that many believers know every lyric of a worldly song but struggle to remember Scripture or spend time in prayer.

At the same time, avoid legalism.

Not every secular song promotes sin. Some simply tell stories about life, family, or human experiences. That's why believers need the guidance of the Holy Spirit—not blanket condemnation.

Instead, ask these questions:

• Does this music glorify sin?

• Does it stir ungodly desires?

• Does it weaken or strengthen my relationship with Christ?

Philippians 4:8 calls us to dwell on whatever is true, pure, honorable, lovely, and worthy of praise.

Romans 12:2 reminds us not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

The truth is simple:

• Not everything lawful is beneficial.

• Not everything popular is healthy.

• Not everything entertaining is harmless.

Guard your heart. Protect your spiritual atmosphere. Let the Holy Spirit shape what fills your mind, because what fills your heart will eventually shape your life.

What do you think? Can Christians listen to secular music? Have you seen music affect your walk with God?

August 17th, 2026
Read; Psalm 139: 13-14

Our Creator intimately formed us, possessing our innermost being and covering us in our mother's womb. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, a testament to His marvelous works, and our souls know this truth well. Before anyone knew of our coming, He had divine plans for us. When we consider all God has done, we see His hand in our unique creation, His faithful care for our lives, and His powerful ability to heal. He is not only our Maker but also our constant Sustainer, demonstrating His infinite love through His works.

Prayer
God Almighty, my Savior and Redeemer, thank You for knowing me before I could know myself and for giving me life. I receive the abilities, limitations, history, and relationships You have entrusted to me as part of Your wise care. Keep me from turning my particular gifts into pride or comparing my life with another's. Teach me to steward what You have given with courage and gratitude, honoring the body You formed and using my gifts to love You and serve others. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING
Monday, August 17
OLD TESTAMENT
JUDGES 18 — The Danites and Micah's Idol
NEW TESTAMENT
2 PETER 2 — Warning Against False Teachers
MAJOR PROPHETS
ISAIAH 28 — The Cornerstone of Zion
Today's Reflection
Judges 18
The Danites take Micah's idols and establish their own form of worship. The chapter shows the danger of spiritual compromise and reminds us that God's people must not replace His truth with what simply seems right in their own eyes.
2 Peter 2
Peter gives a strong warning about false teachers who distort the truth and lead others into sin. Believers are called to remain grounded in God's Word, recognize deception, and pursue holy living.
Isaiah 28
Isaiah confronts the pride and false security of Israel's leaders, but also points to God's sure foundation: the precious cornerstone laid by God in Zion. Our confidence should rest on God's truth rather than human wisdom or temporary security.
KEY VERSE
"See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation."
— Isaiah 28:16
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, establish our lives firmly upon Your truth. Give us discernment to recognize false teaching and the courage to reject anything that draws us away from You. Keep us humble, faithful, and rooted in Christ, our sure foundation. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
WE STUDY. WE PRAY. WE OBEY. WE GROW. UNTIL WE ARE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED.
TODAY'S CHALLENGE
Check your foundation today. Let God's Word—not popular opinion, feelings, or human wisdom—guide your decisions, beliefs, and actions.

PART 3 — IF NOBODY CAN CORRECT YOU, YOU ARE IN DANGER

Can anybody correct you without you becoming angry or defensive?

Pride can make us believe that we are always right. It can make us reject advice simply because we don't like who is giving it.

But wisdom listens.

You don't have to accept every criticism—but don't reject every correction.

Pause. Listen. Pray.

“Lord, what can I learn from this?”

A humble heart doesn't say, “I know everything.”

It says:

“Teach me.”

Proverbs 12:15

Part 4 is coming: When Success Becomes a Test.

Follow Life Light TV and continue this biblical motivation series.

Stay Humble. Stay Teachable. Stay Blessed.

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August 16, 2026 (day 228/365)
SUNDAY

GOD'S WORD FOR THE DAY

“The Strength of Humility”

Numbers 12:3

“Now the man Moses was very humble, more than any person who was on the face of the earth.”

This is the Word of God. Numbers 12 shows how jealousy and pride led Miriam and Aaron to speak against Moses. Yet Moses did not defend himself with anger; he remained humble and left the matter in God's hands.

Humility does not mean weakness. It means trusting God enough not to fight for our own position or recognition. When others are honored, we can rejoice rather than become jealous.

May God give us humble hearts that rejoice in others, avoid jealousy, and trust Him with our place and purpose. Amen.

Have a blessed day with the Lord.

-- Pastor Emmanuel Serto

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 16)

1. The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.

3. Commit your works to the LORD,
And your thoughts will be established.

4. The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Though they join forces,fn none will go unpunished.

6. In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

7. When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

9. A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.

10. Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11. Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s;
All the weights in the bag are His work.

12. It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14. As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.

15. In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18. Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

19. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

21. The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

25. There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

26. The person who labors, labors for himself,
For his hungry mouth drives him on.

27. An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

28. A perverse man sows strife,
And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

29. A violent man entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way that is not good.

30. He winks his eye to devise perverse things;
He purses his lips and brings about evil.

31. The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.

32. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33. The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the LORD.

SERMON TITLE: "YOU AND YOUR PEOPLE IN 144000,, THE DREAM I GOT: A CALL TO THE 144,000 MINDSET IN THE LAST DAYS"
Text: Job 33:14-15 + Heb 1:2 + Rev 14:1-5
Theme: God speaks in dreams, but THE SON speaks the final Word

INTRO: GOD STILL SPEAKS AT NIGHT
Job 33:14-15 _“For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it.
In a dream, in a vision of the night...”_

I Reagan l got a voice in a dream l received saying: “You and your people are in 144,000., a no by sight/ vision l didn't recognize it well and I woke up.
Why? Because God gives the dream Job 33:15, but THE SON gives the meaning Heb 1:2.

Heb 1:1-2 _“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son...”_

In this last age, every dream must be measured by THE SON.

POINT 1: WHAT "144,000" MEANS FOR US TODAY
Rev 14:4-5 “It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes... In their mouth no lie was found, they are blameless.”

God is not just giving us a number. He’s giving us a CHARACTER.
To be "in 144,000" today means 4 things:

FOLLOW THE LAMB, NOT MEN - Rev 14:4
That "anointed prophet" wanted you to follow him. The Lamb says “Follow Me” John 10:27.
In this last age Heb 1:2, we obey THE SON only.

WASHED BY THE BLOOD - RED7 - Rev 7:14 “...they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”
No purity, no calling. 1 Pet 1:16 “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

NO LIE IN THE MOUTH - A TRUE WITNESS - Rev 14:5, Acts 26:16
This age is full of deception Matt 24:24. God is raising witnesses who speak truth.

SEALED WITH PEACE IN THE STORM - Rev 7:3, John 14:27
Judgment RED7 and death SKELETON are coming. But the sealed have peace.

POINT 2: WHY GOD GAVE THE DREAM - "SO THAT YOU OBEY AND DON'T GO INTO DESTRUCTION"
Job 33:17-18 _“That he may turn man aside from his deed and conceal pride from a man;
He keeps back his soul from the pit...”_

The purpose of the dream:
A WARNING - RED7, SKELETON. The age is ending. Don’t play with sin Rom 6:16.
A CALL - GREEN7. Come back to the Word Matt 4:4. Be fruitful John 15:5.
A CHOICE - Deut 30:19 “...therefore choose life”. Choose THE SON Heb 1:2.

God showed you the dream because He doesn’t want you and your people to perish 2 Pet 3:9.

POINT 3: HOW TO WALK IN THIS CALL TODAY
HEAR THE SON DAILY - Heb 1:2. Bible + Prayer. That’s your food.
REJECT FALSE CONFIRMATION - 1 John 4:1. Test every spirit. Peace is the proof Col 3:15, not titles.
LIVE AS FIRSTFRUITS - Rev 14:4. Set apart. Holy. Different.
BE A WITNESS - Acts 26:16. Tell others: “Repent, the Lamb is calling”.

ALTAR CALL / APPLICATION:
Church, the dream is not for pride. It’s for OBEDIENCE.
Rev 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice...”

PRAYER:
Father, in Jesus' name. Seal Your people Rev 7:3.
Give us grace to follow THE LAMB Rev 14:4.
Keep us from destruction Job 33:18.
Make us GREEN7 - holy, fruitful, obedient in these last days Heb 1:2. Amen.

FINAL WORD FOR YOU REAGAN:
Brother& sisters the dream is TRUE Job 33:14-15.
But the meaning is: Follow THE SON Heb 1:2.

A divine message the son speaks to you of this last age to obey & don't perish through this dream l got me Reagan, Jesus' servant and a witness appointed by Jesus to testify to what l have seen him in visions l saw. Acts 26:16, not a celebrity.

Rev 14:1 “...the Lamb... and with him the 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads.”
The mark is HIS NAME. Carry it well.

All glory to Jesus John 16:14

When Leadership Is Driven by Ambition

Scripture

Judges 9:23 (NKJV)
Then God sent a spirit of ill will between Abimelech and the men of Shechem and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech

God Does Not Bless Ungodly Authority

Judges chapter 9 tells a tragic story of ambition power and betrayal. Abimelech seeks leadership not through God’s calling but through manipulation violence and self promotion. He kills his brothers secures power through fear and rules without regard for God or people.

Verse 23 reveals a sobering truth. God allows division and conflict to expose unrighteous leadership. Abimelech’s rule was built on bloodshed and deceit and it could not stand. The same treachery he used to gain power eventually turned against him.

This chapter shows that leadership without God leads to destruction. Authority gained without righteousness cannot produce peace or stability. God is not silent when injustice rules. In time He allows the consequences of sin to surface and brings judgment on prideful ambition.

For believers today Judges 9 is a warning against seeking position influence or control apart from God. God values humility obedience and servant leadership. When ambition replaces submission to God chaos follows. True authority comes from God and is sustained only by faithfulness to Him.

Reflection Questions

1. Do I seek influence through humility or through self promotion

2. Am I willing to wait for God’s timing rather than forcing outcomes

3. How do I respond when God exposes wrong motives or attitudes

Prayer

Lord God guard my heart from pride ambition and selfish desire. Teach me to seek Your will rather than my own advancement. Help me to walk humbly before You and trust that true authority and influence come from You alone. In Jesus name Amen.

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 16)

1. The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.

3. Commit your works to the LORD,
And your thoughts will be established.

4. The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Though they join forces,fn none will go unpunished.

6. In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

7. When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

9. A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.

10. Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11. Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s;
All the weights in the bag are His work.

12. It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14. As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.

15. In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18. Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

19. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

21. The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

25. There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

26. The person who labors, labors for himself,
For his hungry mouth drives him on.

27. An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

28. A perverse man sows strife,
And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

29. A violent man entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way that is not good.

30. He winks his eye to devise perverse things;
He purses his lips and brings about evil.

31. The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.

32. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33. The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the LORD.