Why Should All Christian Musicians Study? Part 1

Why Should All Christian Musicians Study? Part 1 

            2Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”   Music study requires the devotion to acquiring academic knowledge of music.  This means that a practical knowledge of music and musicing is not enough for a Christian musician to succeed as a musician. This most often requires reading and the dedicated study and detailed investigation of books about music.  In this case St Paul was doubtlessly referring to devoting time and attention to the acquisition of knowledge of the “Book of Books” in order to acquire knowledge of what it teaches.  
           It stands to reason that all Christian musicians must study music and that this study must involve a long broad study or the whole of music. When it comes to music and musicing academic ignorance is far from “bliss”. The verse quoted above does not directly mention the study of music, but I believe that the Bible principle taught here logically extends to the study of music for the Christian who is a ministering musician.  I also believe that it is essential for all ministering musicians to study what the Bible teaches about music and musicing.

Quote for the Day

Ecclesiastes 12:9, “And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.”