Every word that I have written to you is backed up by scripture, interspersed within what I have written. Do you not recognize it without chapter and verse cited? I perceive that surely you have hidden His Word in your heart that you might not sin against Him, but then so have many others.
The only thing in this that I think you are "wrong" about is your apparent lack of respect for others' beliefs and rights to their own reading of the Word of God. Disagreeing is your right. - My posts ARE generally too long; I stand corrected. . and I don't feel badly toward you, I wish you the best as I do all people and want them to be saved and ready for the return of Christ -whenever that is. Most of us are just doing the best we can where we are.
I may read in the scriptures where Paul admonishes that women should wear long hair and cover their heads, and I, for example, may deem your sect to be damned because the women get butchy short haircuts and don't cover their heads (with coverings). There is much more scripture dealing with that subject than with mechanical instruments. (In fact, I don't recall any that specifically mentions mechanical instruments.)
The difference is that I give YOU the leeway and Christian love to have the benefit of the doubt, which I think you are unwilling to allow us in the simple matter of musical instruments (about which you cite two verses of scripture that do not even mention mechanical instruments specifically.) You should absolutely NOT go to a church building where there is mechanical music UNLESS you are 100% sure it is not a sin. Of course not, believing about it as you do.
And finally, brethren, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virture, if there be any praise, think on these things. -
I have listened to some great music and wondered aloud how anyone could possibly hear such music and deny the existence of God.
Here's a small sample of what I mean. To think that a human being is capable of making that kind of music with nothing more than strings and wood and fingers is nothing short of a miracle.
One can and should be able to praise the Lord with anything at your disposal including your fingers and to deny such a Gift as Billy McLaughlin had from being displayed at church in a worshipful manner is tantamount to burying your talents.
The sample is from Billy McLaughlin's Christmas album called Simple Gifts. You can purchase it here.
:-)