Music has been a topic of the church for ages. What's good? What's bad? What's anointed? What's of the devil? These questions have traveled through the air of the church forever. But what kind of Music does God really like?
The bible does not have a official soundtrack. Many styles, lyrics, and instruments are mentioned in the bible. We have few clues as to the styles of these songs and it doesn't seem very important.
I believe that no one music style is better than the other. However, I also believe that there are lyrics that bring glory to God and lyrics that don't. If you think about it, most of the music we have sung in our churches in the past two hundred probably bear little resemblance to the styles of biblical times. Styles reflect culture and times.
What do we know? Hebrew music was done in unison (2 Chronicles 5:13). There was no harmony; everyone played the same notes. They had large bands (1 Chronicles 23:5). This is a good indication that the music was very loud. LOL The singers were "clothed in fine linen" which indicates they had a dress code.
I believe that God loves all music and it's a matter of the heart. The strongest tool you have is your witness. I would never sing anything that would not bring glory to God. I certainly would not sing anything that would shame him. Put Kim Burrell, Larry Trotter, and Papa San side by side. Their music styles are very different, but their lyrical content serve the same purpose.
Well these are some of my thoughts about music in the church. What do you think? What has been your experience?
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