(Proverbs 28:7) "Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father."
Webster: Rock-and-roll, a style of popular music marked by a heavily accented beat and a simple, repetitious phrase structure.
There are some things that cause the righteous to go aside into an evil way. We have to be careful of rock-and-roll for that very reason. Rock-and-roll seems to have originated in the world, not in the Church.
Sometimes secular (and sometimes Christian) rock music promotes those who disrespect authority, it can be the the ground of riotous men. Therefore we have to be very careful how we use it. As with anything that requires caution with its use, we perhaps should not even have it around. Ideally all the members of the band, the singers, the audience have to have a good walk with God. Even then, there should only be “seasons” of rock-and-roll, not rock-and-roll all the time. We should avoid riotous people and riotous activity.
Who are the people at secular rock-and-roll concerts? Loud beer drinkers, sensual dancers, women that dress to excite lust, men who exude dominance and violence, bitterness, people who can't be quiet and listen, people who think authorities (police, teachers, parents, etc.) are “them”, dope users.
It's strange I wrote this, me, a drummer who loves to play music with a strong rhythmic theme, one who likes rock-and-roll and latin. But also, I am not riotous. ALL “praise” music does not have to be in the rock-and-roll style. I like hymns too. I like songs that have more than eight words to them. Music can have more than verse-and-chorus, it does not have to constantly repeat itself, it can also have an introduction, and ending and variations. And, it does not have to be LOUD; I like it when people can hear themselves sing.
