Q. What is the whole purpose of music anyway?
A. Colossians 3:16 So that God’s word (His Bible truth) will dwell in us “richly”.
Q. Does God ever sing?
A. Zephaniah 3:17 YES! Can’t you just imagine it?
Q. How often should we use music?
A. Ephesians 5:19,20 “Always” in giving thanks to God and in our fellowship with one another.
Q. Is God pleased when we praise Him in song?
A. Psalm 69:30,31 Absolutely! It’s one of the best offerings we can give Him.
Q. What about musical instruments?
A. Psalm 150:1-6 How many do you count? Instruments of all types, for all occasions,
Q. Is music supposed to be only upbeat praises and happy songs?
A. Psalm 13:1-6 David often sang dark and depressing kinds of music but an answer of hope was always there (see verses 5 & 6).
Q. Does the Bible tell us what songs to listen to and what not to?
A. Colossians 3:1-3 Not exactly, but they must lead us to think of things that are holy.
Q. What about love songs?
A. Song Of Solomon 1:1,2 Love songs can be beautiful when sung 1) from a heart that honors God and 2) in the context of marriage. [How many popular love songs fit this criterion?]
Q. Are there any promises for those who keep their minds pure (including music choices)?
A. Matthew 5:8 What better reward can you ask for?
Q. Will there be music in heaven and on the new earth?
A. Revelation 14:1-3 Awesome! Would you like to be there to sing it?