From the Revelation of St.
John the Divine, Chapter 3: 7-8 and 10-11, “And to the angel of the church of
Philadelphia write; these things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he
that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth,
and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open
door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my
word, and hast not denied my name. Vs.
10- Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from
the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that
dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come
quickly, hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”
The churches of Ephesus,
Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, and Laodicea were rebuked in the Revelation of St.
John Divine. The church of Smyrna was
said to be poor but yet rich in the sight of God. The church in Philadelphia, “the brother
lovers,” had no charges against it in the Book of Revelation but rather was
given several precious promises.
Therefore, I want Christian ministers
of music to consider emulating this church. First of all, they loved each
other. One of the most important thing for Christian musicians must do is to love
others. Do not be like the baby boomers
of my generation. You can do better. You
can purpose in your heart to love and work with each other.
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