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1 | Using instruments at worship service | Bible general Archive 2 | BMR47 | 151065 | ||
I am a new member, and recently baptized in a congregation of Church of Christ. Being unaware of my churches doctrine with regard to musical instruments used during the time of worship, I am having a hard time resolving an issue. I enjoy both instrumental and Acapella music and have no preference as to whether or not instruments are used. I am beginning to decide that Church of Christ doctrine of no instruments used at worship is a stumbling block. Perhaps one of you could provide me with insite. Is there anywhere in the bible where God specifically tells us not to use insturments in worship. Have read David, the book of Amos. Thank you. |
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2 | Using instruments at worship service | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 151066 | ||
Hi, BMR47! I've come across some who belief as much... I think part of their rationale lies in the fact that the early Chruch was persecuted under the penalty of death... thusly, Peter, Paul and the rest of the Believers would gather in secrecy (attested by Jesus' appearance, after His resurresction, in the locked room where the disciples were gathered and the various expulsions of the disciples from the synagogues); as the Chruch grew more and more services were conducted in individual houses (churches), in the wilderness, in caves, and later on even in the catacombs... Could you imagine a group of Christians meeting for worship service and employing all sorts of musical instruments (as prescribed in the Psalms) and singing at the top of their voice?... surely, they would be dealt with expediently! The irony of all this is that the empire that sought to destroy Christianity paved the way (through persecution and building of protected roads) for its success and proliferation... The problem with some congregations is that they find the slightest seemingly "novel" idea and they reject all Scripture that deny their theology... Remember king David's foolish behavior?... not only did he allowed the use of musical instruments but he himself danced as the ark was returned to Israel (2 Samuel 6:5-17)... Here's another scenario... could you imagine Christ speaking to the bridegroom and asking him to "stop the music" because God has a problem with musical instruments? (John 2:1-11) Granted, the adaptation of secular musical styles or music scores to render worship to God is close to blasphemy as the mind of those familiar with the songs can easily be caught up with the lirics/styles which reflect anti-Christian values... this could easily be solved if we stop the quest to out do other Christians by introducing anything and everything to make our musical skills standout--some efforts could be placed into the development of musical talents so that the Body of Christ can create its own music without dabbling into questionable formats. God Bless! Angel |
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