Rock Music and Worship


     We are about to enter an area where much confusion and
danger exists. Christian Rock, does it add or deter worship?
I would like to consider the objections one at a time.

1. Christian Rock at church services.

     One thing we must consider is what if Christian Rock 
music was played at our Church services ? After all if it
can't pass this test then we must have doubts considering
it value elsewhere in our lives. The problem is simple.
The scriptures and Jesus say:

         "For where two or three are gathered          
         together in my name,there am I in the
         midst of them."

Then our church services take on a meaning that it is more 
than just a group of people gathered together but a Holy
gathering due to the Lord's presence. Do you believe that
He would approve of this type of music ?? Can the same
throbbing beat that is present in the secular rock and roll
coexist with the presence of an Holy God ?? Remember John 
says in his book in the Bible 

         "This is the message which we have heard
         of Him,and declare unto you, that God is
         light, and in Him is NO darkness at all."

Any small amount of darkness is offensive to Him who is pure and 
Holy.                          
    
    Also in closing there is one other matter. That is the dress 
of these musicians. Do you feel this represents a spirit of 
reverence or one of rebellion ??? It's really your choice but 
please be honest to both yourself and God.