The Power Of Godly Christian Music
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin ArticlesIn the lyrics of the hymns that we often sing, God combines the power of music along with His truth to draw His people closer to Himself (Ephesians 5:18-21; Colossians 3:16-17). In Deuteronomy 31-32, God instructs Moses to teach a new generation of Israelites a song that proclaimed God’s faithfulness, but it would also become a witness against them when they settled in the Promised Land and forsook Him (Deuteronomy 31:21).
The song’s purpose was twofold:
1) It would show the Israelites that God had a right to their love (Deuteronomy 32:7-14). Also compare Deuteronomy 32:11 with Matthew 23:37).
2) It would call them back to Himself when they had come to the end of their own strength (Deuteronomy 32:36-39).
Brethren and friends, let us never underestimate the power of godly Christian music.