Lucifer in the sky with diamonds
I heard a rumor that one of our prominent ministers stopped a worship service to explain how a certain song shouldn't be sung because it was not Biblical. This particular song just happened to quote directly from the book of Job.
The discussion surrounding this particular incident was light and funny with most people not truly believing that it actually happened in the first place. Everyone agreed that if it had happened, the minister needed to invest more time studying the Word. Everyone did not agree on the appropriate response from the worship leader and musicians. The discussion quickly turned into a debate on what was submission and what was a doormat. Almost inevitably the words "Lucifer", "Heaven's choir director", and "fallen" started being thrown around and the discussion quickly became a debate.
My opinion is that if a pastor wants to cut a song from the repertoire, then it is his prerogative to do so. If you have a disagreement with him on the theology of the song, then by all means go see him in his office and work it out.
What I want to open up for discussion is the fact that most of our debates about musicians and submission wind up with references to the most fantastic imagery of Satan as a celestial choir director who is on a never ending pursuit to get his job back. I can't find any scriptures that give any weight to this scenario. It is not my intention to be disrespectful, and by no means to I claim to have all the answers to any subject under the sun. However, I do want to know what other people think of this doctrine and is it as mainstream as I have experienced?
posted by RJ at
Friday, March 28, 2008
1 Comments:
RJ,
I agree- where do we get the idea that Satan is gunning for his job back? As if he could get it back, anyway - which he knows he won't! I heard a FANTASTIC sermon by Jason Sciscoe that dealt with this subject quite a bit - called "The Angel's Desire." You can get it on his website www.triumphministriesnetwork.org Believe me, it's worth the money!
I wholeheartedly agree with your comments about digressing to the pastor's wishes - I think this is something musicians all too often overlook. Just as every other ministry in the church, the buck stops at the pastor. Period. End of discussion. Whether you like it or not!
As for the musicians and submission issue, I think it boils down more to HUMAN spirits getting in the way much more than EVIL spirits! As you said, I don't find it in scripture that it's all the devil's fault - we blame him for much more than we should. But I think any ministry that is as involved in the service as the music ministry is needs awareness of our spirits and attitudes at all times. I think it's important to know your own foibles and know when they are going to get you in trouble! Realize that as musicians we are sensitive people -as all people do, we have pride and want our way. But be submitted is just one more way to stick it to the devil!
AA
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