![]() ![]() While the Bible does not specifically mention drums, it does mention other percussion instruments (Psalm 68:25 Ezra 3:10). ![]() The Bible mentions numerous kinds of string instruments and wind instruments. The Bible nowhere declares any particular musical instrument to be ungodly. The Bible nowhere condemns any particular style of music. Instead of recognizing these differences as personal preferences and cultural distinctions, some Christians declare their preferred style of music to be the only “biblical” one and declare all other forms of music to be unwholesome, ungodly, or even satanic. There are Christians who claim to worship best in a “rock concert” type of environment. There are Christians who want more upbeat and contemporary music. There are Christians who only desire to sing the “old faithful” hymns. There are Christians who adamantly demand that no musical instruments be used. Sadly, the issue of music styles can be very divisive among Christians. So, while the primary purpose of music does seem to be worship, the Bible definitely allows for other uses of music.Ģ) The style of music. In the New Testament, the apostle Paul instructs Christians to encourage one another with music: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” (Ephesians 5:19). The Israelites also used musical instruments to warn of danger (Nehemiah 4:20) and to surprise their enemies (Judges 7:16-22). However, when King Saul was tormented by evil spirits, he would call on David to play the harp in order to soothe him (1 Samuel 16:14-23). ![]() Is music designed solely for worship, or did God also intend music to be soothing and/or entertaining? The most famous musician in the Bible, King David, primarily used music for the purpose of worshiping God (see Psalm 4:1 6:1, 54:1, 55:1 61:1 67:1 76:1). ![]()
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