Friday, October 30, 2026
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word” (Psalm 119:9 KJV).
If our physical posterity could augment its spiritual dexterity, exactly what would that entail?
Brethren, whether false doctrine or worldly music, let us be sure we are neither “foolish” (senseless, thoughtless) nor “bewitched” (captivated, charmed, hypnotized, enchanted, fascinated) by the flesh (Galatians 3:1-3). Long ago, I was horrorstruck when browsing one church’s website. Its “worship leader” had named his “role models:” his musical inspiration came from three vulgar celebrity musicians (who will forever remain anonymous here)!
May we make sure the world does not influence us Christians to think about music contrary to God’s assessment. In some religious circles (which esteem [worship!] secular education), one needs to be a professional singer or trained musician before being seriously considered worthy of going up before their congregation. Yet, true worship of God is not learned in man’s classrooms. Just because sinners approve one’s exams and research—meeting an institution’s academic requirements—does not necessarily mean a person qualifies to serve in God’s ministry. No assortment of diplomas or degrees can ever fill anyone, or has ever filled anyone, with the Holy Spirit. Remember well certain “unlearned and ignorant men” who “had been with Jesus,” fishermen Peter and John being God’s mighty vessels in spite of their lack of schooling (Acts 4:13).
For 2,000 years, even though there has been so much folly and darkness, Christians have written and sung timeless or classic psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs worth memorizing and singing even now. If we are people mature in the rightly-divided Word, grounded in dispensational truth, it is quite easy to discern what is rubbish doctrine and what is rich doctrine. Let us also bear in mind that, regardless of what is being sung today for Satan’s glory, it will pass away in due time (its volume decreasing until heard no more). Simultaneously, the songs of the saints will reach their crescendo, permeating the Heaven and the Earth, as God’s eternal purpose is finally brought to fruition and Jesus Christ reigns as the Lord of glory for all ages to come.
We now shift our concentration to yet another topic worth straightening out in our minds and hearts….
ATTENTION: For more information, see our archived studies, “Which hymns are appropriate for us grace believers to sing?” and “Must I have a degree in music to sing or play an instrument at a local church?”
NOTE: In order to bring you a special study tomorrow, we will temporarily break away from this devotionals arc….
