The Satanic Attack on Sacred Music (2): The Spiritual Environment of the Music Issue p1, David Cloud

In this compelling continuation of his series, David Cloud, founder of Way of Life Literature and a veteran Bible teacher with decades of experience in music philosophy and church planting, explores the essential spiritual foundations required to resist the infiltration of worldly music into Christian worship. As a former rock musician and Vietnam veteran who was radically saved in 1973 after years of rebellion, drugs, and Eastern mysticism, Cloud draws from Scripture and personal insight to guide believers in building a godly environment that safeguards sacred music from satanic influences.

This is Part 2 of a 18-part series aimed at empowering Christians to discern and combat the subtle downgrade in church music today. Cloud emphasizes that winning the music battle begins with a strong spiritual life, rooted in biblical separation, fervent prayer, and submission to God's Word. He warns against the dangers of compromise in fundamental Baptist circles and calls for a return to holy living amid widespread apostasy.

Key topics covered:

The necessity of a vibrant personal relationship with Christ through daily Bible study, meditation, and obedience (Psalm 119:105; Joshua 1:8).

Cultivating a prayerful life and dependence on the Holy Spirit to discern truth from deception (Ephesians 6:18; 1 John 4:1).

Biblical separation from the world, including avoiding unequally yoked partnerships with contemporary worship movements (2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Romans 12:2).

The role of the family and church in fostering a spiritual atmosphere that rejects fleshly music styles like CCM and promotes edifying, Christ-honoring songs.

Warnings about the "great collapse" in independent Baptist churches due to lax standards, with examples from Cloud's global research and conference attendances.

Practical steps for parents, pastors, and believers to create an environment of holiness, including testing music by Scripture rather than popularity or emotion (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

The importance of crucifying the flesh and walking in the Spirit to overcome worldly temptations in music and life (Galatians 5:16-25).

Cloud stresses that without this spiritual groundwork, efforts to reform music will fail, as the heart must first be aligned with God. He shares anecdotes from his missionary work in South Asia and interactions with CCM artists to illustrate how compromise starts small but leads to spiritual ruin.

The full 18-part series includes:

Emotion and the Music Issue
The Spiritual Environment Necessary to Win the Music Battle (2 parts)
Music's Role in the Great Changes among Fundamental Baptists
Bob Jones University, Majesty Music, the New Calvinism, and the Gettys (2 parts)
The Role of West Coast Baptist College / Lancaster Baptist Church in Leading the Downgrade
Contemporary Christian Music: A Bridge to Dangerous Waters (3 parts)
The Language of Music Styles (2 parts)
Congregational Singing and the Contemporary Christian Music Issue
The Music Issue in a Nutshell (2 parts)
Southern Gospel and Soft Rock (3 parts)

Watch the entire series for free or download resources at the KJB1611 YouTube channel, the KJBIBLE1611 Rumble channel, or at the Way of Life Literature website. The Way of Life Literature website includes course material associated with these lectures, including a textbook, syllabus, review questions, tests, and score sheets.

About David Cloud: Converted from a life of rock music and a hippie lifestyle, Cloud has authored numerous books on biblical discernment, including critiques of ecumenism and the charismatic movement. With a vast research library and experience planting churches in Asia, he provides biblically grounded teachings to equip the saints.

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