Direction Determines Destiny Philosophically. Part 2

Direction Determines Destiny Philosophically. Part 2

            A logical thinking Christian musician who believes in a real music creation rather than some kind of musical evolution is led to the systematic conclusion that because music “is” it is a part of God’s real creation.  Therefore, God is “there” concerning music.  If God is “there” concerning music in the 21st century, then it stands to reason that He cares about it in a most objective way.  I repeat, God is "there" concerning music!  Never forget that because God is actually “there” concerning music He is more than willing to guide us musically in this century!  James 1:5 contains a wonderful philosophical promise, "If any of you lack wisdom, (sophia, 4678) let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given to him."

If it is necessary to develop a Bible based congruent philosophy of music, and it most certainly is, then one must know what it is. Many musicians that claim they do not have a music philosophy are very outspoken about what should or should not happen in music education and church music.  Although they declare that they do not have a philosophy of music, they do have one; it just is not systematic, thorough or written.