Even if the commands are for Christian life in general, we are still commanded to sing, and there is no authority in that command to use mechanical instruments of music.
Even if the commands are for Christian life in general, we are still commanded to sing, and there is no authority in that command to use mechanical instruments of music.
... and we are commanded to sing psalms (and hymns) ... which, themselves include the use of instruments in worship.
To sing such psalms ... and yet disallow what they instruct ... would be hypocritical.
I don't believe that God has left us in such a position ... of "hearing, ... but not doing."James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.