I do not believe I am alone in this conviction, although it is not one I am willing to stand up and fight for at this time. I am not willing to break fellowship over this issue, and I hope those who disagree with my viewpoint on this issue would feel the same way towards me. I do not believe that this rock and roll strategy has been used anywhere where there has been a real revival of purity, holiness and humility. But if God does use it for such a thing, I would be delighted to be proven wrong on this issue. Music is an idol for many, because it can make you feel better whether God speaks through it or not.
Musical talent seems to be a passport to influence.
One evangelist told me that he sang and produced albums because that was the only way he could get into some churches. A lot of the material put out by the CCM crowd is designed to appeal to pleasure-loving, carnal Christians. The true power of God comes through the cross. In a world which worships music and musicians, we Christians must beware of falling into the same trap. Without practising self-denial in this area, we will not grow in discipleship with Jesus Christ, but instead, we will learn from other masters.