Christian Living

 The subject of instruments and clapping in worship is an interesting one. I know this a controversial topic. I’m well aware that as a “Christian” group we do not all agree on the same opinion in the matter. I would like to bring you today not an opinion but fact on this topic. I pray that with an open heart you will read, search the scriptures for yourself and discover what God commands.  Mosaic Covenant When we examine the Mosaic covenant, we see that the music conducted was both in song and with instruments. Special assignments were given by God. This was done by God through His prophets and overseen by King David ( 1 Chron. 25:1-7; 2 Chron. 29:25-30 ).  We must keep in mind that the singers from the tribe of Levi and instruments of music were not merely authorized but that they were commanded. Even in Nehemiah we see the use of instruments. This was done according to the commandment we see in the ordinance for the restored temple services. Nehemiah says ...

          That has been a problem in many of our lives and in the body. It is like a stormy day in our Christian walk.  We wake up one day with a cold, dreadful, dark and dreary faith. Sure, on the outside it seems cheerful but its true nature is far from a warm spring day.  When we come around we always ask “What happened?” to which there is only one answer. I stopped growing. How? And we may think, “I don’t miss church.” “I read great books by strong religious authors.” “I pray regularly.” “I try not to sin, well not in big ways anyway. I should be fine. How did I get here?" We will stop growing when we quit. “Wait a minute, I’m no quitter!” I understand sometimes we let other things rule our life instead of God. We simply relinquish things in our faith that should not be given up. That’s what I mean by the statement “we quit.” We quit being strong and courageous (Joshua 1:6-9). We quit seeking God first (Haggai 1:1-10). There are...