One of the big problems I see is what I would label deceit. Lots of 'Praise and Worship' leaders come into churches claiming they'll do a 'blended' service including hymns, and before long they're doing entirely choruses with one verse of "Amazing Grace" and calling it balanced.
I know of many people who endure awful music in formerly good churches because it's tough to leave a church, and to leave it for music is even tougher.
To tell you the truth (and this won't be popular), I believe Satan is using music to tear churches apart, and the few people who are willing to stand up and be counted in keeping theological and musical integrity in churches (in many cases) are being punished.
I have several good book references on the subject if you're interested.
"To tell you the truth (and this won't be popular), I believe Satan is using music to tear churches apart, and the few people who are willing to stand up and be counted in keeping theological and musical integrity in churches (in many cases) are being punished.
I have several good book references on the subject if you're interested."
I would be interested in those references! It would be good material.
Don
Well, leaving for music sounds so shallow, doesn't it? But if I don't think the service is actually worshipful, I don't know what else to do. When you complain about the music, you are told that the new music is what pepople want. I don't think so.
I just thought of a great example: the difference between the music at the Inaugural (Mrs. Lott's choices) and the Inaugural prayer service (chosen by Mrs. Bush). I can't tell you how many people complained about a couple of those songs on the Inaugural thread. That is how I feel in worship services any more.
I think your right. I'd be interested in some of those references.
"...Satan is using music to tear churches apart..."
You are absolutely correct.