I'm thinking today of 1 Chronicles 6 .32. It
says, They ministered with song before the tabernacle
of the tent of meeting, until Solomon had built
the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, and they
served in their office according to their order.
1 Chronicles 6 .32. Song has been a part of worship
almost from the beginning. Music, and especially
music made from the heart, has an effect to sort
of bear the soul, maybe even cleanse the soul.
It displays the human condition and sort of links
it to God when the musicians lean that way. Music
or performance can have a tendency to become
a god or help to populate a false religion when
allowed that way. Men use other tools that way
as well to feel special, spiritual. For many,
that condition is the end goal. It is, of course,
just another form of ignorance, perhaps one with
a little more effectiveness to block a person
from really coming to God whenever it is not
done with God. His promises are yes and amen,
and he will use praise. But false praise is literally
nothing, nothing of value anyway. The enemy may
use it. I wonder if all music isn't praise of
a sort, praise of something, twisted terribly
if ever not focused on God, even when it sounds
good. Would you get together with a local church
today and sing praises to God? God bless you
today. We are so grateful for him and grateful
for you.