Music’s Influence

Good music has the power to motivate, unify, heal and inspire.  The Bible recounts how David healed Saul’s heart with music.  

1 Sam 16:23 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

This article in the New York Post yesterday discusses music preferences of the most successful people. 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2018/08/17/your-taste-in-music-says-a-lot-about-your-bank-account/amp/

Sister Rosemary Wixom, General Primary President quotes President Thomas S. Monson who warns of the dangers of music:

Music Always Affects Us

For the Strength of Youth teaches that “music has a profound effect on your mind, spirit, and behavior.” Music can enrich your life in so many ways, but it can also be dangerous. President Thomas S. Monson said: “Music can help you draw closer to your Heavenly Father. It can be used to educate, edify, inspire, and unite. However, music can, by its tempo, beat, intensity, and lyrics, dull your spiritual sensitivity. You cannot afford to fill your minds with unworthy music.” And it may not matter if you listen carefully to the words or not; words that are put to music are often easily learned and easily remembered. No wonder we are cautioned to “choose carefully the music [we] listen to.”

https://www.lds.org/youth/article/the-influence-of-music?lang=eng