Musicing the Full Gospel

       Musicing the Full Gospel

                In order for your musicing unto God to be completely efficacious, it must contain the whole gospel.  This is the reason that a thinking minister of music includes gospel songs, gospel hymns, and gospel choruses along with praise music in his or her balanced musical diet for the assembly of believers and seekers who attend worship services.  The saint needs to be reminded of what God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit has accomplished in the plan of redemption, and the seeker needs (must) be made aware of the same things.  How can seekers have Godly sorrow that works toward repentance if they do not know what God has done for those who have given their hart to the Lord and have accepted God’s forgiveness?

       Let me make it very clear, that there is absolutely nothing wrong with a praise chorus sequence in worship.  That statement must be qualified with the understanding that a praise sequence should not exceed the attention span of the modern audience.  Also, the notion that this sequence must drone on until the minister gets his or her desired overt emotional response from the audience is misguided philosophically.   It is important that a congregation of believers sing of the love of God and also testify of their love of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.   

      So, if your musicing presents a clear gospel message, and if your musicing includes traditional gospel music and hymns, take heart, you are on solid philosophical ground.  Do it in the right spirit, but square your shoulders and keep presenting the old, old story.  When you music, never be ashamed to confront saints and seekers with the claims of the gospel.