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Originally Posted by Jeanie
So is it a lack of discernment on our part as Pentecostals to know the difference between emotionalism and a souviern move of God?
I think I have fallen into the same trap as thos folks did a number of years ago--but I wouldnt call it a "music devil"(not that you are Renda)
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The problem is the author assumed that because HE was carnal and looking on in a daze that the rest of the congregation's worship was equally meaningless. It is okay to have an
emotional response to God's presence, it is okay to be emotional in our praise to Him, and it is okay to slow down if the tempo doesn't match hanging from the chandeliers--none of those things equate a lack of sincerity or authenticity on the part of those who were worshipping. It only indicated the
author's state of mind.
It also indicates arrogance, because while he
thought he was controlling the service by speeding up the music or slowing it down, he really was still just facilitating folks' praise in spite of himself, and instead of being an obstacle as he intended, he ended up still helping them be expressive!
I have heard musicians say in the past that they "controlled" the service one way or the other--nonsense! God is in control. There is no way one narcissistic musician or music director can turn an entire church full of sincere worshipers in the wrong direction. The fact that they are observing and attributing it to themselves is only more evidence of their own carnality.
Again, folks' response to the tempo or rhythm of music does NOT negate their worship experience!
Do we really think God is so small that He will look away from sincere worship because the keyboardist is playing around with different rhythms and riffs and is in total disconnect? No, He'll probably just ignore the keyboardist and bless everyone else!
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