It must not be different or another kind of act. If it is different, then it is an unauthorized addition. We should not oppose true aids that simply help us do what God said. The instrument is not used just as an aid to singing.

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Or the constant stress on families that were separated, including wives who had bills coming in and nothing from the road but promises that the next gig should provide enough money to send some back home. Nurtured other young Jesus musicians like Steve Camp. For years he continued to write songs like “I Am A Servant” that found their way into the youth outreach programs of every Protestant denomination.

• Worship is huge for all of us and most importantly Him.
• Number one to survive in this life is to respect one another and to accept that everyone is unique.
• Then, during his leave, more statements emerged from Hillsong, including allegations of substance abuse and inappropriate conduct against Brian himself.
• Some things are completely free to use anyway you want.
• Lets make sure we keep it up, slavery, and fear..

Instruments lend themselves to outward ceremony, emphasis on physical sound and beauty, and admiration of the technical skill of the musicians. All this is described in the Old Testament references to instruments. When they consider the unauthorized practices we have listed above, some people object to some of the practices, but they accept others.

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All are eliminated on the grounds that they differ from what God says. If God had simply said to praise God with music, then singing, playing, and/or dancing would have been acceptable. But He named only singing, and He omitted dancing or playing instruments.