Worship songs aren't for the blokes. Matt Redman comments.

Christian songwriter Matt Redman talks about whether some worship songs are unfriendly to men.

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[Billylurose]

We are all God's children and as His children, our gender does not matter at all. So sing it out loud so that everyone can hear you "I LOVE YOU JESUS, WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL, YOU ARE WONDERFUL, MARVELLOUS, BEAUTIFUL!" One should not be ashamed of doing that, cause He is worthy of all worship and praise, Amem! This is totally a man thing (get over it guys!)

[ootaynee]

I cant beleive how many christian believe that men are non-emotive cave men. Who says women are the only half of the human species to express love? I am a full male who loves God, expresses it through song, mushy language and all. I had a terrific father who told me he loved me everyday. I pass this on, because it is how I was created, masculinity intact. Read the Psalms. Listen to what God the father says to Jesus himself.

[sleighdriver]

...also what about songs that refer to Jesus as "best friend." This is true of Him as He is truly the best friend I could hope for, but "best friend" is a description that alone does not give Him His due worth. There's a song or two that mainly uses the "best friend" description for Him and does not expand on that. In my mind, "best friend" says there are other friends and Jesus would just be a bit better than the others - instead of Him being my only Lord & Saviour. It's so subjective!

[sleighdriver]

I'd like to hear more comments on this from other song writers. I think Matt hits a really important point when he talks about people's responses and words when they meet Jesus (as recorded in scripture). I can't say I ever say Lord You're Beautiful except in song. I call my wife beautiful - I call Jesus majestic and awesome. I spose it's all coming down to definition of terms. eg "Wonderful" might sound cheesy or lovey to some too, but in reality I would simply be saying "full of wonder."

[d1600]

It is not about the manly or non manly thing it is about the proper perspective being given. We do not have sex with Jesus and our songs should not suggest it. If you have to do line by line interpretations to get the meaning then a rewrite is in order. The manly issue is a simple one. As a man I would rather not spend 45mins to an hour singing "I want to kiss the lips of my beautiful Lord Jesus". This does not mean that I don't love Jesus. It means the songwriters write from the female view.

[DIVINESOTERIOLOGY]

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

[12988Jake]

Love the lord with all your heart and all your strength, doesn't say only woman! Its men with the problem, I'm quite happy to ya say I'm in love with Jesus in a worship song!

[ootaynee]

Whats this 'man's man' Malarky ? That is not a biblical view of how God created man. Over and over you see example,s including Jesus himself who is moved with compassion, mercy, passion, to tears! This is an argument made to support a view of men as emotionally cut off, which is unhealthy. Women obviously have more of an emotive based to thier makeup, but please dont throw that on all men, that if a man is a 'real man' he wont express emotions other than anger or sexuality. How ignorant.

[santiago262]

@FlyingAxblade You be blessed to my dear brother/sister in Christ. You keep reading as well. Lets walk into glory together, forever to praise the name of the LORD.

[santiago262]

@FlyingAxblade Jesus was born from a decendant of David yes but, in all honesty Jesus is David's history. John 1:1-5. Jesus was even before the foundations of the earth... Jesus quotes various Psalms threwout his ministry, even upon the cross he does this. Jesus doesnt need to speak directly about David, in him quoting the Psalms is a testement to King David. Please I do read my bible in latin, arimaic and hebraic. Itseasy to be codescending and not know it so please watch what you say.

[santiago262]

@FlyingAxblade ...David's wife did not understand this because all she saw was in the carnel not in the spiritual. His wife was worried about the reputation of the kindom and had no concern with anything else. ...David is the perfect example for christians. He's called a man after God's own heart. Wouldnt any christian want to strive to be just that?