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AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. |
Bible Question (short): freedom of speech on the pulpit |
Question (full): Believers are usually encouraged to be like Bereans to examine what has been preached to us with the Scriptures. Unlike traditional music ministry where a choir sing classical hymn, contemporary style incorporates modern hymns (many of their lyrics are more or less problematics), prayers, scripture reading and a bit sharing by the leader. In order to guard against what will be said is unbiblical or man-centred or wholly emotional driven, should the pastoral office exercise a certain level of control such as requiring the submission of the transcript and modern hymns beforehand? Though it is not as intensive as a pastor preaching on the pulpit, the contemporary worship style still has the function of teaching/preaching to the congregation. How should we balance the "freedom of speech", "trust" and "accountability" as per James 3:1? Thanks and Shalom Azure |