1. www.pastorjonas.com

2. You are a battlefield! “For the flesh lusteth [wars/competes] against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary [opposites] the one to the other: so they ye cannot do the things that ye would.” – Galatians 5:17

3. THE MESSAGE Song Lyrics

4. Methods of Communication!

5. Question 1: What is this song teaching me?

6. Question 2: What lifestyle is this song promoting?

7. THE MUSIC The Sound

8. Methods of Transportation!

9. Music is the method of transportation that artists choose to deliver their lyrical message to the intended hearer(s). Photo by: Cris Aphi

10. Musicians attempt to use the vehicle of music to deliver their lyrical message in ways that connect with you emotionally.

11. Music MelodyHarmonyRhythm

12. Is music neutral (amoral)?

13. Is that a good note or a bad note?

14. e “Praise the Lord” “I hate God”

15. Muzak

16. Photo by:jlarranaga Exodus 32:17-21 1 Samuel 16:14-19; 23 What does the Bible say?

17. “Music is being used to influence your mind, attitude, philosophy, lifestyle, buying habits, and theology. In short...it is influencing your behavior and thinking.” - Frank Garlock Photo by: Cris Aphi

18. “The music we listen to regularly becomes a ‘companion’ that informs our view of the world, influences our emotional state, and affects our thinking.” Photo by: Clix Bob Kauflin

19. Question 3: How does this sound influence my entire person (mind, heart, and behavior)?

20. Mind – “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” - Philippians 4:8

21. Heart – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” - Proverbs 4:23

22. Behavior – “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” - 1 Peter 1:15-16

23. MUSIC ALWAYS PRODUCES A LIFESTYLE!