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Music and Me

I have tried to help the Christian music here in Brazil. The Lord allowed me to find instruments in the States and bring them back as donations to our tiny church in Sorocaba. All instruments that I was able to bring were good quality student pieces. Over the years we brought around 30 different instruments. 

Just now I was able to pass that blessing on to another church about two hours away. They need instruments yet as always, they are very expensive for poor quality pieces. 

Some of the instruments are still at our former church and are played every church service. It is very rewarding to see kids and teens grow to love good music. That last statement brings up a touchy topic. What exactly is good music? 

My pastor once said, "I can't explain good music but I know it when I hear it." 

That is a seemingly vague statement but is also about the way that I see things. In church, music can be such a sticky topic that it can split that organism. Yes, I meant to say organism. 

Down here we call ourselves" conservatives", which means that we like the old hymns and a few contemporary ones. But even the contemporary ones would be considered "old fashioned" in some churches these days. 

Whatever your position is about music style, you really need to observe scripture in your understanding. Look up the following texts and see if your music would fit each one:
1 Corinthians 10:31
Colossians 3:17
Philippians 4:8
Let me know what you find out. 

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