The Song of Fools

 

The Song of Fools   

 Ecclesiastes 7:5  It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

        Church musicians sometimes get a little worried that their musicing unto God is too serious,  because all of us want people to like our music ministry.  What does the writer of the book of Ecclesiastes mean by “the song of fools”?  Is he suggesting that the content of the song is foolish or that those who are singing the songs are actually fools?  He probably means all of the above. 

       Never be afraid of the seriousness of the musical message of Christ crucified.  The awesome depth of this message is the very thing that makes it worthwhile.  The message of Christ being obedient to the will of His Father: which included being reviled, rebuked, rejected, misunderstood, abused and tortured physically and mentally is a very solemn and worthwhile message.  Never be ashamed of the awesome and solemn truth about Christ’s suffering and death. The Christian musician should never water it down or fail to sing about the precious blood that Christ shed for the sins of the whole world.

       Although the message of His suffering and death is a very solemn message, there is another side to this musical coin.  Turn it over and you will see victory through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You will see the joy of the debt of sin being paid by His suffering and death and resurrection.  You will also see that we can have a clean and pure heart through the efficacy of His precious blood that was shed on Calvary.  You will further see freedom from the guilt of sin.  You will also see the joy of having a relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in this life and in the life to come.

       Sing, play and tell through your musicing, not only the suffering and death of our Savior but also of the fact that He was victorious over sin, death, hell and the grave.  This message is the antithesis of the “song of fools” which is merely a social gospel.  This message of Christ crucified and resurrected is far better than the foolish, light, chaffy, religious music that contains little eternal value. Church musician look up!  Lift up your head because you are doing the King’s business when you music the deep message of Christ crucified, buried, risen again and seated on the right of the Father praying for us all.