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A.Joseph

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always look for help in proper discernment- is Michael W Smith a good, faithful listen?

I’m often duped by modern Christian artists... is he sincere Christian or is his art just profit driven ?
 
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...is he sincere Christian or just profit driven ?

Not to be picky (for its own sake, anyway), but I think this is something of a false dichotomy. I think there are a lot of sincere, Jesus-loving, Bible-cherishing, truly regenerate Christian songwriters who simply write rubbish when it comes to lyrics. So, I think asking both "Is he faithful?" and "Is he profit-driven?" are two different areas of concern. Besides, the latter question—namely, "is he profit driven?"—is a difficult question to answer, anyway, for it deals with motives and intentions of the heart, none of which we can see.
 
Understood... as far as modern worship goes ? I’m trying to get into worship music, any recommendations?
Not to be picky (for its own sake, anyway), but I think this is something of a false dichotomy. I think there are a lot of sincere, Jesus-loving, Bible-cherishing, truly regenerate Christian songwriters who simply write rubbish when it comes to lyrics. So, I think asking both "Is he faithful?" and "Is he profit-driven?" are two different areas of concern. Besides, the latter question—namely, "is he profit driven?"—is a difficult question to answer, anyway, for it deals with motives and intentions of the heart, none of which we can see.
 
So...don't judge me people, as I'm going to recommend something other than the Psalms or the Trinity hymnal....

I discovered Matt Boswell recently, I don't know much about him but really appreciate his stuff (see especially Come behold the Wondrous Mystery). Andrew Peterson I've found to be fantastic (check out his: Is He Worthy). Also don't know much about these folks but really appreciated a lot of the songs on the single album by Tommee Profitt and Brooke Griffith. Another band I've discovered and appreciate is CityAlight.
 
Understood... as far as modern worship goes ? I’m trying to get into worship music, any recommendations?

I greatly appreciate the work of Reformed University Fellowship in creating Indelible Grace.

Good, solid Trinity hymns put to modern music and new melodies.

All of their CD's are available here.

http://www.igracemusic.com/


Blessings!
 
There's a band called My Soul Among Lions that does versified psalms in a folk-rock sort of style. I've found their stuff both enjoyable for driving-to-work singing and useful for having the congregation sing psalms.
 
MWS, I think, was instrumental in moving CCM into the more praise and worship format it has been in for several years.

Though I will say, his Secret Ambition was instrumental in my life in the months I was being introduced to Jesus.
 
I really do not like CCM but Michael W Smith is a very genuine guy.
If you want doctrinally sound music and you can stomach hip-hop/rap, Shai Linne is a good (and very reformed) choice.
 
I've really enjoyed the albums of Psallos. They've got an album on Romans, Hebrews, and will soon have one on Jude. Good stuff, but it's really designed to be listened to as complete albums rather than individual songs.
 
My top three recommendations would be:

1) Andrew Peterson
2) Andrew Peterson
3) & Andrew Peterson

(Seriously, you should check him out.)
 
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