Upright Musicians
Job 1:1, “There was a man in the land of
Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that
feared God, and eschewed evil.”
Some
people try to tell Christian musicians that they cannot live an upright life in
this sinful world. The inspired account
of the life of Job declares that he was “perfect and upright”. The word tam
(8535) which is translated perfect in this verse means to be complete
morally. Also, the word yashar (3477) translated in the same
verse as upright means straight or with equity.
I have always wondered that if in the Old Testament dispensation men
lived straight and morally complete before God, why would anyone believe that
it is impossible in the 21st century.
So,
Christian musicians need to live carefully in this present world. In Leviticus 11:45 God said to the children of Israel, “For
I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye
shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” The same command is written in 1Peter 1:15-16,
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of
conversation; because it is written, be ye holy; for I am holy.” Some churchmen tell us that we must live a
defeated Christian life but the Bible would not tell us to live a holy life if
it was impossible. So take courage
Christian musician, God’s grace is sufficient to sustain and keep you each day
of your life!
Prayer
for the Day
Oh God, let me so live in such a way
that I although I may be found blameless before you, Lord I am far from being perfect as men look
on perfection, but You have promised that I can be without moral blame before
You. I love you Lord and I desire that
my life may be pleasing in your sight.
Thank You for your goodness to me.
This I am praying in Your strong and mighty name. Amen.
Song for
the Day "Oh, Make Me Clean!" by George W. Bennard
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