The Right Music for the Right Place

The Right Music for the Right Place

The notion that a particular style of music fits all occasions is faulty.  One size fits all leads to problems when it comes to the use of music as a worship vehicle.  This argument has gone on since the beginning of worship turmoil of the 1960’s.  Is there right and wrong when it comes to appropriate musical choices?  The answer is ,”YES”.  In my book Church Music Matters I discussed this subject at length.  I still have the same opinion. 

          Worship leaders must make appropriate choices of the music that that they choose for worship.  Some styles of music are never an appropriate choice to represent the and uplift  our triune God who is high and holy.  Simply put, some types of music always send the wrong non-verbal communication so, they are never appropriate.  Although it is not politically correct to use the word never, I know that taking such a stand will not make me popular. 

Thought for the Day

God is watching and God is listening.  We must be careful that we do not connect His name to music styles that do not represent Him is a proper way.