{"id":90664,"date":"2021-03-11T07:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/music\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T22:18:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T02:18:27","slug":"music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/music\/","title":{"rendered":"Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ephesians\n5:19: \u201cSpeaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing\nand making melody in your heart to the Lord\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>There is a saying in ministry\nthat the two most dangerous undertakings of a church prove building programs\nand choirs.&nbsp; Not meaning to be offensive,\nthe reality is as believers we have challenges enough maintaining a righteous\npath without those associated with additional resource requirements and what\nhas proven one of the most divisive aspects of modern ministry: music.&nbsp; Does Scripture provide guidance in relation\nto music evaluation and selection?&nbsp; What\nare the Biblical parameters to which we should adhere?&nbsp; Is there leeway for various styles and\nexpression?&nbsp; <\/em>For the Scriptural answer, we examine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Historical Context: Ephesians 1:1 identifies the author of the Book of\nEphesians as the Apostle Paul, very likely written between 60-63 A.D.&nbsp; Paul intended all those that long for\nChrist-like maturity to receive this writing. Enclosed within the Book of\nEphesians is the discipline needed to develop into true sons of God.\nFurthermore, a study in Ephesians will help to fortify and to establish the\nbeliever so he can fulfill the purpose and calling God has given. <strong>The aim of this epistle is to confirm and\nto equip a maturing church.<\/strong> It presents a balanced view of the body of\nChrist and its importance in God&#8217;s economy.&nbsp;\nDoctrine occupies the greatest portion of the Book of Ephesians. Half of\nthe teaching in this epistle relates to our standing, and the remainder of it\naffects our condition. All too often those who teach from this book bypass all\nthe foundational instruction and go directly to the closing chapter. It is this\nchapter that emphasizes the warfare or the struggle of the saints. However, to\nbenefit fully from the contents of this epistle, one must begin at the\nbeginning of Paul&#8217;s instruction in this letter.&nbsp;\nFirst, the follower of Christ must fully understand who God declares him\nto be. He must also become grounded in the knowledge of God&#8217;s accomplishment\nfor all humanity. Next, our present existence and walk must become exercised\nand strengthened. This must continue until we no longer totter or stagger back\nand forth with every spirit of teaching and subtlety of men.&nbsp; Paul\u2019s writing breaks down into three main\nsegments. (1) Chapters 1-3 introduce principles with respect to God&#8217;s\naccomplishment. (2) Chapters 4-5 put forth principles regarding our present\nexistence. (3) Chapter 6 presents principles concerning our daily struggle.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Grammatical Usage: \u201cSpeaking\u201d in the Greek is\n\u201cLaleo\u201d meaning, \u201cto utter in a voice, emit a sound\u201d within the context of\ndeclaring and disclosing one\u2019s thoughts: \u201cpsalms\u201d is \u201cPsalmos\u201d meaning,\n\u201cstriking or twitching of the fingers\u201d in context to musical accompaniment of a\nsacred song; \u201chymns\u201d or \u201cHumnos\u201d meaning, \u201ca song of praise\u201d in the context of\nthe sacred \u2013 recognition of the character of God; \u201cspiritual\u201d or \u201cPneumatikos\u201d\nmeaning, \u201cdivine\u201d in the context of governed by the Holy Spirit.&nbsp; A critical adjective to the next key which\nrequires definitive definition; \u201csongs\u201d or \u201cOde\u201d literally meaning, \u201clyric\npiece\u201d in the generic (common use); \u201csinging\u201d or \u201cado\u201d \u2013 a verb meaning, \u201cto\nvoice praise\u201d; \u201cmelody\u201d or \u201cPsallo\u201d meaning, \u201csinging with accompaniment\u201d in\ncontext conveying \u201cto touch or strike the chord, to twang the strings of a\nmusical instrument so that they <strong><em>gently<\/em><\/strong> vibrate\u201d according to\nVines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Literal Application: Disclosing from the heart one to another in instrumentation and praise and Holy Spirite directed lyrics of praise, exhortation and prophecies, singing and making music not overpowering but gentle in nature to the Lord (based upon His instruction and character) with your heart (as a reflection of your heart). <\/li><li>Contextual Interpretation: The linguistic breakdown of this verse is critical to proper interpretation:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. psalms<\/strong>&#8211;generally\naccompanied by an instrument. <br>\n<strong>2<\/strong>. <strong>hymns<\/strong>&#8211;in direct praise to\nGod (compare Ac 16:25; 1Co 14:26; Jas 5:13). <br>\n<strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>songs<\/strong>&#8211;the general term\nfor lyric pieces; &#8220;spiritual&#8221; is added to mark their restriction to\nsacred subjects, though not merely to direct praises of God, but also\ncontaining exhortations, prophecies. <br>\n<strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>making melody<\/strong>&#8212;<em>Greek,<\/em>\n&#8220;playing and singing with an instrument.&#8221; <br>\n<strong>5.<\/strong> <strong>in your heart<\/strong>&#8211;not merely\nwith the tongue; but the serious expression of the heart accompanying the\nsinging of the lips (compare 1Co 14:15; Ps 47:7). The contrast is between the\nheathen and the Christian practice, &#8220;Let your songs be not the drinking\nsongs of heathen feasts, but psalms and hymns; and their accompaniment, <em>not\nthe music of the lyre, but the melody of the heart<\/em>&#8221; [CONYBEARE and\nHOWSON]. <br>\n&nbsp;<strong>6.<\/strong> <strong>to the Lord<\/strong>&#8212;\n&#8220;To <em>Christ<\/em> as God.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a>Understanding how divisive music can become, it is\nno accident that in v. 20 the qualifier for reference is, \u201c\u2026God the Father in\nthe name of our Lord Jesus Christ\u201d which reflexively directs one to the Word of\nGod.&nbsp; V. 21<\/a> deals immediately with submitting one to another: Let no man be so <em>tenacious\nof his own<\/em> <em>will<\/em> or his opinion in\nmatters indifferent, as to <em>disturb the\npeace of the Church<\/em>; in all such matters <em>give<\/em> <em>way<\/em> to each\nother, and let <em>love<\/em> rule according to the standards of the Word of\nGod.&nbsp; The phrase, \u201cIn the fear of\nGod\u201d is a present tense concept of<em> s<\/em>etting Him always before your\neyes, and considering that he has commanded you to <em>love one another<\/em>, and\n<em>to<\/em> <em>bear each other&#8217;s burdens<\/em>; and that what you do in this or any\nother commanded case, you do as unto the Lord.&nbsp;\nHow do we determine the commands and intent of God (?) &#8211; by the Word of\nGod.&nbsp; Therefore we move to the next\nsection of the lesson.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Scriptural Comparison: &nbsp;We are commanded to guard our hearts and guard our minds\n(Phillipians 4:7).&nbsp; When listening to\nmusic, four questions need be reveiwed:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">1) whether the song or the group performing advocates for or\nagainst the convictions of God; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">2) whether it promotes pro or anti-Christian attitudes\nleading to right\/wrong behavior; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">3) whether it causes spiritual freedom\/bondage; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">4) whether it is a stumbling block to others.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I\noften find Ephesians 5:19, \u201caddressing one another in psalms and hymns and\nspiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,\u201d a good\ncontextual summation related to our approach to communication in general and\nmusic in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Just because\nmusic is labeled as \u201cChristian\u201d, does not necessarily mean that it is good.\nJust because music is labeled as \u201csecular\u201d, does not necessarily mean that it\nis bad. While there are 7 basic elements to music (see supplement), there are\ntwo fundamental elements which provide direction: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">1) There is the actual music, the arrangement of the notes and\nfinal sound that is made.&nbsp; Music elicits\nmany emotions. These emotions bring about certain responses which prompted\nAndrew Fletcher&#8217;s famous statement, &#8220;Let me write the songs of a\ngeneration, I do not care who writes its laws&#8221; in relation to\npersonal\/cultural control.&nbsp; Whatever\nmusic we are inclined to listen to, it must not bring forth emotions prompting\nungodly actions or attitudes or those reactions that &#8220;do not bring about\nthe righteousness that God desires&#8221; (James 1:19-20). Permitting is\npromoting, especially in relation to on-lookers which is why we are cautioned\nnot to be a \u201cstumbling block\u201d (1 Corinthians 8:9).&nbsp; The reaction of the individual\/group is the\nbest indicator of adhering or in conflict with James &amp; 1 Corinthians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">2. Interestingly, the first clue to a song\u2019s inappropriate nature\nare the lyrics which are drowned out or camouflaged by the\ninstrumentation.&nbsp; The only way that we\ncan be sure that what is being said\/sung is correct is to become students of\nScripture as well, being committed to checking out what we hear (Acts 17:11).\nSecond, the overall message, or theme of the song must be in line with things\nthat are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. These are our basic\nthemes for thought (Philippians 4:8-9) followed by \u201c\u2026and do not give the devil\na foothold\u201d (Ephesians 4:27) should lyrics or the overpowering nature of the\ninstrumentation be contrary to Scripture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Both\ncomponents must glorify God (1Corinthians 10:31: \u201cWhether therefore ye eat, or\ndrink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. <a>32<\/a>\nGive none <strong>offence<\/strong>, neither to the\nJews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God\u201d).\nOffense is defined as an injury or wrong\ndone to one (1 Sam. 25:31; Rom. 5:15); a stumbling-block or cause of temptation\n(Isa. 8:14; Matt. 16:23; 18:7). The Greek term is \u201cskandalon\u201d,\nproperly defined as that at which one stumbles or takes offense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This command\nincludes doing those things with the right conviction, or mind set with\nguidance from Colossians: \u201cSee to it that no one takes you captive through\nhollow or deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and basic\nprincipals of this world rather that on Christ.\u201d (Colossians 2:8)&nbsp; Often the church will adopt a worldly\npractice as a form of accommodation in the name of being seeker sensitive \u2013\noften beginning with music.&nbsp; This\napproach is antithetical to the new life as described in Ephesians 4:17-34 as\nwell as the concept of being separate (2 Corinthians 6:17).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Two axioms\nare critical in the use of music as an evangelistic tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><strong>It is never right to do wrong to do right<\/strong> (obedience is better than sacrifice \u2013 1\nSamuel 13:9-13).&nbsp; If a medium is to be\nblessed with results of a righteous nature, it must conform to the righteous\nstandards of the Word of God which is a direct reflection of the character of\nGod;<\/li><li><strong>The ends do not justify the means<\/strong>.&nbsp;\nWhen someone asks if the ends justify the means, the answer to this question depends on what the ends or\ngoals are and what means are being used to achieve them. If the goals are good\nand noble, and the means we use to achieve them are also good and noble, then\nyes, the ends do justify the means. But that\u2019s not what most people mean when\nthey use the expression. Most use it as an excuse to achieve their goals\nthrough any means necessary with little or no regard for established Biblical conviction.&nbsp; What the expression usually means is\nsomething along the line of \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter how you get the results you want\nas long as you get them.\u201d From a Biblical standpoint, of course, what is\nmissing from this discussion is the <strong>character\nof God<\/strong>, <strong>God\u2019s law <\/strong>(commands,\nconvictions and implications) and the <strong>providence\nof God<\/strong>. Because we know that God is good, holy, just, merciful and righteous,\nthose who bear His name are to reflect His character (1 Peter 1:15-16). All\nmanner of sinful behaviors are the expression of man\u2019s sin nature, not the\nnature of God. For the Christian whose nature has been transformed by Christ (2\nCorinthians 5:17), there is no justifying behavior adverse to Biblical\nstandards, no matter the motivation for it or the outcome of it. From this holy\nand perfect God, we get a law that reflects His attributes (Psalm 19:7; Romans\n7:12) and instruction as to course of life. God makes no &#8220;escape\nclause&#8221; for motivation or rationalization. Notice that He doesn\u2019t say,\n\u201cDespite the wrong behavior which the music elicits, go ahead if it results in\na successful altar call.\u201d&nbsp; This is called\n&#8220;situational ethics&#8221; and there is no room for it in God\u2019s law. So,\nclearly, from God\u2019s perspective there are no ends that justify the means of\nignoring, excusing, breaking or failing to consult His Word as to our actions \u2013\nespecially in promoting God to the lost.&nbsp;\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Conclusion: According to\nProverbs 6:16 \u2013 19, there are seven things God hates.&nbsp; The seventh is <strong>a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.&nbsp; <\/strong>Brothers\nare created by God to live in unity (Psalm 133:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:9).\nBelievers are brothers and sisters since they have one Father God and one\nBrother, Jesus Christ. The Church is also the Bride of Christ (Ephesians\n5:25-27). In many situations strife among brothers and even within the church\nseems unavoidable, but anyone who purposely causes disruption to the peace in\nthe body of Christ will displease God above all, since that person gives room\nfor others to sin and for himself\/herself to sin further (1 John 2:9-11;\n4:19-21). The remedy is found in Jesus\u2019 pronouncement of a great blessing on\npeacemakers, the privilege to be called \u201csons of God\u201d (Matthew 5:9).&nbsp; Peace is always achieved in aligning with God\nand His Word.&nbsp; Issues which arise within\nthe fellowship are to be handled according to Acts 6:4 where the leadership is\ndevoted to prayer and the Word \u2013 implementing the corrective action of truth as\ncongregants subject themselves to the authority of the local Church\u2019s\nleadership according to Hebrews 13:17, \u201cObey your leaders and submit to them,\nfor they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an\naccount.\u201d&nbsp; Hence, gossip in any form\n(conversation, e-mails, blog postings, text messages, tweets, etc.,) which\neither sparks or perpetuates disagreement and dissention given a clearly\narticulated Biblical conviction and decision risks the wrath of God, places\nthose guilty of continued misbehavior in line for discipline while forfeiting\nthe privilege of ministry until restoration is achieved.&nbsp; 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