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God gave us the Bible so that we could learn about Him, not so that we would parrot the old words without end (that way lies the 'discussion' about which translation to use). We have his Spirit living in us. We can express our joy and thanks and teach using symbols and words and sounds of today, as long as it is to His glory.

Well said, sir.

If my Lord created me to be an elaborate dictaphone machine, meant only to parrot Him on a theme, it is a revelation not yet broken on me. Until such a time as that dawns, my expression of worship and love for Him will not be limited by anothers' words or notes. By the same token, if my ear resonates the Spirit of Christ in me it is because it harmonizes with the Spirit of Christ in my brother. The pattern of that harmony did not begin with Beethoven or Mozart and nor will it end with Rich Mullins or Third Day.