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1. Jerry Reed...Revisited by Darrell Toney (reviewed 6/07) (5 Stars)
2. Sounds Like Sunday by Janet Paschal (reviewed 5/07) (5 Stars)
3. True To The Call by Kingdom Heirs (reviewed 3/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
4. Revival by Gold City (reviewed 10/06) (4 1/2 Stars)
5. Get Away Jordan by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (reviewed 2/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
6. Breakin' Chains by Three Bridges (reviewed 5/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
7. Big Sky by The Isaacs (reviewed 4/07)
8. Skywriting by Mercy's Well (reviewed 7/07)

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July 30, 2007

Don't Want No Gospel Music

Some guy with a blog sez:
I know that some people like the worship music and the singing before the service, but frankly to me it seems like all fluff. Just get on with it, for crying out loud. I came to here the Word of God preached, not to hear 400 year old hymns and music that makes me think I turned 85 yesterday and forgot my own birthday because I am so old. Now, I don’t think there is anything wrong with this type of music or worship style, it simply isn’t for me. If it works for you, then great. But give me some loud rock-n-roll worship music and see how many more lost people you will reach because they don’t wanna listen to the tired Baptist Hymnal songs, no matter how many times you re-write them over and over again.

To which I replied...
That's pretty harsh.

I believe history would indicate that God uses many various tools to draw people, including music. Music and preaching definitely shouldn't be viewed as being at odds...nor should one style over another. We're on the same side.

As long as the message of the Gospel isn't diluted, I applaud the efforts of those with a traditional music background as well as those who take a more up-to-date approach.

I'm a stickler for quality in the music I like, but at the same time, I realize it's about more than just my personal taste. It's not a great idea to assume everyone shares your tastes, particularly when you're talking about lost people's tastes and the main topic at hand is music.

Besides, I've never been entirely convinced the primary purpose of Christian music is evangelism. We may like to pretend that's the case, but in practice, the primary purpose of Christian music seems to be more about giving praise to God (which is laudable) and entertaining existing Christians (which is worthwhile as well).

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