I listened to a Christian childrens program this morning and it struck me------- each generation bemoans the "popular music" of the day, and by the next generation, this very same music becomes mainstreamed into the Church worship programs.
This Childrens program was playing a series of 'kiddie' songs, one being something to the effect of " not being conformed to the world" and the next was an early Beatles hit," Help" used in a Christian setting. Didn't quite jibe with me.
But as I listen to contemporary Christian music as played on radio, I note how much of it is copied from last generations' popular music scene. Is there NO imagination left in Christian music where they cannot establish music styles that are innovative?
Now before anyone decries this passage, and avers the proper role and 'style' of Christian music deemed appropriate for Church Worship; stop and think------ What was appropriate for the Hebrew? is that what we should be listening to and Praising with? or the Catholic mass? or the Southern Gospel? Just who is it that sets the Proper music allowance for Worship?
Then again who is it that sets the proper allowance for what instruments should be used in Worship--- but I'll snap that one off in another thread.
God Bless.
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