We Are Sleeping: Little Clubs Of Our Own

A lot of us if asked "Have you ever been to a night club", many of us would have said either yes, just a couple, sometimes and no. It’s the way of the time, we go
clubbing when we want to "chillax" with or friends or just get our dancing groove on.
To most of the non-club goers, might as well join the rest of those that do indeed go, as they entertain themselves the same way as individuals that do enter the doors of such places (if they have doors). How do they do so? By mp3 players, car stereos, television and computers, you name it. It’s a common thing now; everyone has something in their ears. From young to old, from the professional to the ordinary work man. (Not to cut you- But have you ever watched BET and after about 6 or 7 secular videos they just start playing a Marvin Sapp, WEIRD. Is Never Could Have Made It suppose to have an effect after I have just heard The Dream's Falsetto, J. Holiday's Bed, or had such a sweet time seeing simulated sex scenes and indulgence of alcohol and lusting over the girls with tight fitted clothes wishing I was with one of them. Then after getting into the gospel song, the BET signal technicians hit with another 7 to 8 songs of either gangster rap or sentimentalism. Again I say WEIRD!!!). Back to the non party goers. They can usually be found trumpeting a tune that would cause the normal onlooker to reminisce about places like Quad and...(I would name more if I remembered their names, but you get my point) and the famous ATI parties. I am afraid to say, WE ARE BASICALLY LITTLE MOBILE CLUBS. Our ears the patrons, our device the source and our hands the dj, pulling up all the big tunes. They would be found with the rhythms channeling through our ears 24/7, never giving it a break. We don't realize that it acts as literal ear plugs to prevent the Holy Spirit from reaching us. Most people will never see this as an obsession as they can’t see how much of their life is being dedicated to such an act.

So we convince ourselves... Ahhh boy
Not all secular music is harmful; we just need to choose carefully. In current times however, people seem to like the garbage more than the good stuff (like Solja Boy). We convince ourselves that we are Christians preparing for Heaven. We however have remnants and emblems within our possession that alludes to the clubs. I have seen and experienced the powerful influence of such sources. The results are usually sexual gyrations that commence and accompany it. Because we use such small devices outside the clubbing arena, we fail to see that the damaging effect are either equivalent or of a higher magnitude due to them being at arm’s length. We sometimes go hysterical if any of the devices behave in a haphazard manner. "Why this stupid thing stop working now", most may say. Unconscious to them, this supposedly plight sets the rest of the tone for the day, leaving you unprepared for the challenges ahead, snapping at everyone that upset you. This is the Devil's plan, and he laughs when he has accomplished such a mission.

My experience
I have clubbing experiences, 4 to be exact (I know it not a lot, but anything over nil is too many). On all occasions I felt an uneasy feeling. I did not feel that the Lord was near me. All on my mind was on was "What if God burst the clouds". Despite my dubious position, it did not stop me from participating. I can still hear "Watch de, go de", all in their attempt to laud me. I brought joy, smiles and surprise to many. At the same time however, I was bringing my standards to demise, preventing my opportunities to witness for the Lord and most of all displeasing my God. What about the other times that I have spent listening to my phone and pmp (these cost a lot of money) play the latest tunes, or spending countless hours downloading the newest songs just to gain "I have it 1st" bragging rights. Such amount of time should have been spent getting to know God. I have even seen people with their musical contraptions playing unseemly music on the Lords grounds, IT’S NOT RIGHT. It dictates how we as individuals view His sanctuary. To get back on track I had to rid myself of all the secular music. I have to now start from scratch, being prudent in my musical choices. (Not saying everyone has to resort to such extremes, but I had to do it for me and my God. I could not afford to lose my soul over music, not at all). This was a ten year skirmish, me and the music. It takes great effort to try and discern godly music. It was obvious that this fight included great principalities and powers beyond my control, but in the end I became victorious.

God's view on the situation
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8. It’s a simple text with application to all aspects of life.

The history of the songs of the Bible is full of suggestion as to the uses and benefits of music and song. Music is often perverted to serve purposes of evil, and it thus becomes one of the most alluring agencies of temptation. But, rightly employed, it is a precious gift of God, designed to uplift the thoughts to high and noble themes, to inspire and elevate the soul. As the children of Israel, journeying through the wilderness, cheered their way by the music of sacred song, so God bids His children today gladden their pilgrim life. There are few means more effective for fixing His words in the memory than repeating them in song. And such song has wonderful power. It has power to subdue rude and uncultivated natures; power to quicken thought and to awaken sympathy, to promote harmony of action, and to banish the gloom and foreboding that destroy courage and weaken effort. Messages to Young People Pages 291-292


Angels are hovering around yonder dwelling. The young are there assembled; there is the sound of vocal and instrumental music. Christians are gathered there, but what is that you hear? It is a song, a frivolous ditty, fit for the dance hall. Behold, the pure angels gather their light closer around them, and darkness envelops those in that dwelling. The angels are moving from the scene. Sadness is upon their countenances. Behold, they are weeping. This I saw repeated a number of times all through the ranks of Sabbath keepers, and especially in _____. Music has occupied the hours which should have been devoted to prayer. Music is the idol which many professed Sabbath-keeping Christians worship. Satan has no objection to music, if he can make that a channel through which to gain access to the minds of the youth. Anything will suit his purpose that will divert the mind from God, and engage the time which should be devoted to His service. He works through the means which will exert the strongest influence to hold the largest numbers in a pleasing infatuation, while they are paralyzed by his power. When turned to good account, music is a blessing, but it is often made one of Satan's most attractive agencies to ensnare souls. When abused, it leads the unconsecrated to pride, vanity, and folly. When allowed to take the place of devotion and prayer, it is a terrible curse. Young persons assemble to sing and, although professed Christians, frequently dishonor God and their faith by their frivolous conversation and their choice of music. Messages to Young People, Page 296

We end up walking around, bumping our heads to either hand selected songs or those traveling on the air waves, mimicking the djs and the myriad patrons that enter the club. Such a pattern is becoming of the saints and should be avoided at all costs. I hope what has been written here has served as an eye opener.