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Overview

Those who have listened to music understand well the impact it can have on the mind and spirit. Positive, uplifting music can bring feelings of happiness and peace. The hymns of the Church are a key part of worship and invite the Spirit of the Lord. They can be especially helpful in controlling one’s thoughts. In contrast, unwholesome, negative music can encourage inappropriate thoughts and behavior. As with other forms of media, Church members are encouraged to be careful in their choice of music.

Related Topics

Scriptures

Scripture References

Scripture Study Resources

Messages from Church Leaders

Additional Messages

Videos

“Where Music Leads”

“Stand Ye in Holy Places—Bloom Where You’re Planted”

“Jenny Oaks Baker Shares Testimony”

“The Song of the Heart”

Learning Resources

General Resources

“Music,” Handbook 2, 14

“Using Objects, Pictures, and Sacred Music,” Teaching the Gospel: A CES Training Resource for Teaching Improvement, chapter 35

“Music Quotes,” ChurchofJesusChrist.org

Church Magazines

Alison L. Randall, “Christmas in Paris,” New Era, December 2016

Sabrina de Sousa Teixeira, “Music in My Life,” New Era, July 2015

Marissa Widdison, “Helpful Music Resources,” Ensign, July 2015

“Let Your Music Speak,” New Era, February 2014

“Teaching For the Strength of Youth: Music and Dancing,” Ensign, September 2013

Mindy Raye Friedman, “The Power of Music,” New Era, March 2012

“Blessing Our Lives and Homes with Sacred Music,” Ensign, July 2001

Tamara Leatham Bailey, “FYI: For Your Info,” New Era, May 1994

Lex de Azevedo, “A Closer Look at Popular Music,” Ensign, March 1985

Jack R. Christianson, “Music: Apples or Onions?” New Era, April 1984

Study Manuals

In the News

“Cultural Event Celebrates Church’s Latin American Heritage,” Newsroom

“Worldwide Church Leaders Share Messages of Hope at First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional,” Newsroom

“Latter-day Saints, Baptists Worship Together at Christmas Jubilee,” Newsroom

“Christmas and the Musical Works of George Frideric Handel,” Newsroom

“Seven Cities Announced for 2016 Tabernacle Choir European Tour,” Newsroom

Teachings of Presidents of the Church

Stories

Teaching Resources

Stories and Activities for Teaching Children

“Music,” Lesson Helps for Teaching Children

Media

Audio

“Power of Music—Mac Strong & Matt Bardsley,” For the Youth, episode 23

Music

Images