This week, the subject of our reading revolved around the fact that the Scriptures clearly teach us that congregational singing is commanded by God. But, as the Gettys rightly point out, our obedience to this command is “not a clinical obedience, without warmth of conviction or joy of relationship.” Still, “it is a matter of obedience.”
There are more than four hundred references to singing in the Bible and at least fifty direct commands. We are not to disregard the command because we don’t like the music or the personnel or are not in the mood….the leadership of the church should be facilitating congregational singing so that we can all honor the Lord in this together
Sing God’s Word Together
One exhortation in the New Testament beautifully brings together God’s command, our songs’ message, and our heart’s response.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16
Since this exhortation was first written to congregations of believers in the city of Colossae, it is proper for us to be sure we apply it beyond our personal, private
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