Disclosure and Disclaimer: Truth and Song’s Recommended Music or Reviews

We understand that everyone has different views of what music is appropriate for the Christian life.  Our views at Truth and Song may be more broad or narrow than some, but you can find yourself comfortable here if yours fall in the same perimeters as listed below. We also do not endorse the full works of the all the artists that we highlight.  We try to be careful to choose from groups or individuals that have maintained a good, Christian testimony.  Still we understand that we may not agree on all aspects of our faith and standards.  Therefore, we ask that you use your own discernment before purchasing any of their other releases.

How we define “Conservative, Christian Music.”

1. The songs can be categorized as: (Ephesians 5:19)

• Psalms (scripture set to music)
• Hymns (a song of praise to God)
• Spiritual Songs (a song related to sacred matters that reflect the spirit in a God honoring way)

2.  The lyrics of a can be categorized as either:

• Praising God (Psalm 98:1, Revelation 5:9)
• Promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ (Psalm 40:3, Psalm 18:49)
• Encouraging a believer to live a closer walk with the Lord (Colossians 3:16)

3. The music:

• Maintains a sound distinctly separate from those culturally associated with lifestyles opposed to biblical morality. (2 Corinthians 6:14-17)
• Does not contain the syncopated rhythms that are fundamental in the styles listed below. (Matthew 7:16-20)

What is syncopation?

Here is a brief description.  You can view the whole content at the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncopation

“In music, syncopation involves a variety of rhythms which are in some way unexpected which make part or all of a tune or piece of music off-beat. More simply, syncopation is a general term for “a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm”: a “placement of rhythmic stresses or accents where they wouldn’t normally occur.”