Fundamentalist and other types of Christians usually dismiss all dancing as being sinful. IFB make a good case and to a point I agree with them. HOWEVER what they miss is that to me dancing is what you see in this film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2it6acqnrg4
Yes thats right I like the old 1930's style dancing and other forms of dancing that do not lead to sin. People that assume I am in sin for dancing have got it wrong, because I do not do immoral dancing as I do honest dancing. I suggest those that do not like dancing to do more research and discover that not all dancing is sinful. Did not David dance before the Lord?
Dancing....
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by evangelist6589, May 28, 2013.
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evangelist6589 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Here's my response!
Give this song a listen it is really soul stirring!
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evangelist6589 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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I grew up in the age of ballroom dancing - could still enjoy it, however the Scriptures teach that it is good for a man not to touch a woman.
I touch my wife, children, and as occasion demands the hand of woman who wants to shake mine.
All this thinking that it isn't sin - sexual or otherwise - is merely a lie the devil perpetrates.
In the study of dance, it is given that the person(s) must "give over" to the intent of the music and control by the partner or form of the dance. (That is a single sentence reduction of a course long dance class in traditional dances).
The believer is to find no place in their for them to be "given over" or controlled by other than Christ.
Is dancing sin - yep.
And David was wrong to hop and strut "free willy" around the crowded streets and then proclaim it as "before the Lord." The way he treated his wife and soon fall into sin with another man's wife should leave us some clues that he was already dabbling in not controlling every wayward thought which would be used by the evil one(s) to press him to debauchery.
He would have been locked up, spent time in prison, and made to register for the rest of his life as a sex offender in today's USA. -
Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Can't be any of these from the 1900's
Waltz
Charleston
Lindy
Twist
Bunny Hop
Square
Tango
... (continue the list at your own will)...
I don't know about the 2000's but what I have seen is certainly not God glorifying. -
It is mindless repetitive tripe.
Is this REALLY what you consider actual worship to a Holy God?
David danced NUDE.
That is the intent of the message of the song. It is repeated over and over.
NO ONE knows the form (steps and sway) that David took, but from the traditional Jewish "line dancing" that has come down from the ancients, it is more likely a street dance done throughout the Mediterranean area(s).
The fact remains - This tripe is worthless to both worship and praise of the true Creator and Sustainer, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. -
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Salvador
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I think we all could agree that we could do without this type of dancing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m8oThZ1200&list=UUdlxWNzGGPKzQLMXkkyZkUQ&index=58 -
Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
But to add to the list there is:
Square Dance
Two Step
One Step
Swing
All of those done with your spouse, in public or otherwise, are great if that is something you enjoy and do not in any way dishonor God. -
righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Well,
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evangelist6589 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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What do you all think about The Twizzle ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef3sZ8D1gdU -
I know we are supposed to be joyful givers, but I'm not sure this is what that verse means.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LrBJRNYcWg -
Hey Abner, why don't Baptists make love while standing up?
I don't know Lum, why is that?
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Bro. James Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
What is wrong with it?
What about Zumba in a swimming pool filled with salty water? There will be no mixed bathing of course.
"Whatever is not of The Faith--------------------------------is sin."
Real Christians are not conformed to the world.
Now what? Confessionals are open 24-7.
Even so, come Lord Jesus.
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Scarlett O. ModeratorModerator
Dancing .....
....it's like anything else in this world.
[1] There are definite sinful abuses/misuses of it that Christians should abstain from and there are proper uses that are not sinful and sometimes - in a proper context - could potentially even bring glory to the Lord from it.
[2] There are Christians who will ONLY see the former and make it ALL sinful and wicked.
[3] There are Christians who will ONLY see the latter and ignore the dangers of the former.
[4] Groups [2] and [3] will fight about this until doomsday. -
Bro. James Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Why do we make common that which is sacred?
"A little leaven leavens the whole lump."
Even so, come Lord Jesus.
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evangelist6589 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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