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.” Study requires the devotion to acquiring knowledge
on an academic subject. This most often requires reading and the dedicated
study and detailed investigation of books.
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. 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.”
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