Today,
the reply is on the righteousness of gospel music intended for
ministry among the followers of Jesus Christ when presented by
non-Christians, and to secular audiences. Properly provided, gospel
music is shared as another form of prophecy to comfort, edify and
exhort the church provided by those who have been anointed, ordained,
and set apart (sanctified) within the body of believers.
Christ-likeness, the image of GOD, praise, and spirit substance
imparted from divinity are to be communicated, offered, and returned
to the Creator from the full assembled body. The conductor, choir,
singers and musicians are more to direct and lead worship than to
amuse or entertain. There are many skilled and talented performers
who are able to arouse and deeply impress listeners, however, without
sacred commitment, divine guidance and preparation, eternal purpose,
and the unction from GOD, they are as tares sown among wheat, and
their otherwise brilliant and extraordinary works are only
self-promotion and vanity that lack divine content. For the fruit of
redemption and salvation to appear, there must be a planting of
Christ. It is written: Matthew 13: 24-30, King James Version
(KJV): 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The
kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his
field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among
the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up,
and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the
servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not
thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? 28
He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto
him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? 29 But he said,
Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat
with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the
time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first
the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the
wheat into my barn. The writer in the “Yahoo! Answers” public
forum on Religion and Spirituality who uses the ID “patty” (Level
5 with 6,361 points, a member since May 20, 2019) posted the
following:
How
can non Christians sing gospel?
THE
GOLDEN ARROW: And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and
of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as
it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the
seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and
took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and
twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them
harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of
saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take
the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and
hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and
tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings
and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. (Revelation 5: 6-10,
King James Version, KJV)
THE
DOUBLE DAGGER: How Can Christians Preach? (09/25/2019); About Our
Public Displays (08/06/2019); Those Apt To Teach? (06/20/2018);
Prophesying By Music Ministers (11/06/2017); Too Much Holy Spirit?
(11/19/2013); Understanding Peace? (11/20/2013); GOD Speaking Through
Song? (11/01/2013); Why Not One Bible? (11/02/2013)
“patty”,
mature Christian believers who avoid judging and condemning the
Spirit that may be within others, also are vigilant to escape the
spiritual confusion caused by false prophets and hypocrites. Through
the operations of sin, finite human appetite, emotions, and
sensations can overpower ones awareness and willpower. The
immutable, unchanging provisions of GOD must become the anchor within
ones lifestyle and daily routine. Discernment is the practice of
acknowledging the spirit essence within events and teaching within
oneself as well as in the attitudes, behaviors, offerings, and
presentations of others. As a standard for meaning, quality and
value, believers learn to rely on the fresh endowment from Jesus
Christ of the same life essence (breath; spirit; word)
imparted to Adam at Creation. Inseparable aspects of divine fullness
should appear that include faith, forbearance, holiness, joy,
longsuffering, lovingkindness, righteousness, wisdom, and wrath
against sin. Consider again the following that uses language from
the Bible, and a presentation from the accapella music ministry of
The N Crew:
(1.)
2nd Timothy 3: 1-5, King James Version (KJV): 1 This
know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For
men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,
blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without
natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,
fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady,
highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a
form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn
away.
(2.)
Romans 6: 16-18, KJV: 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield
yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey;
whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 17
But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have
obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of
righteousness.
(3.)
Mark 9: 37-40, KJV: 37 Whosoever shall receive one of such
children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me,
receiveth not me, but him that sent me. 38 And John answered him,
saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he
followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall
do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. 40 For
he that is not against us is on our part.
(4.)
Malachi 3: 13-18, KJV: 13 Your words have been stout against me,
saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken
so much against thee? 14 Ye have said, It is vain to
serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his
ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD
of hosts? 15 And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work
wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even
delivered. 16 Then they that feared the LORD
spake often one to another: and the LORD
hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written
before him for them that feared the LORD, and
that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the
LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my
jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that
serveth him. 18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the
righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that
serveth him not.
There
is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually
apprehended (for example, (5.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjiiF83q7G0.)
Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto
you according to your faith.
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