It mattered how Cain and Abel worshipped God (Genesis 4:3-5).

Even if we did, that would not justify another church doing something unauthorized.

There is nothing we do here without generic or specific authority from the New Testament Scriptures (Colossians 3:17). We also believe that it was fulfilled by Jesus, done away with, and replaced by a new and better covenant (Galatians 3:23-25 5:1-4 Colossians 2:14 Hebrews 8:13). We believe that all of the Old Testament is inspired and beneficial for our lives (2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 15:4). Certain musical instruments were indeed used to worship God in the Old Testament (2 Chronicles 29:25-28). It is not a failure to believe that the Old Testament is inspired.We could easily afford to purchase many mechanical instruments. We also support preachers across the globe. We are blessed to have a nice facility, technology, and an expanded parking lot. We are blessed to have many generous givers in this church. It is not that we all personally prefer acapella singing. We do not avoid worshipping with instruments because we are trying to keep some “Church of Christ” tradition. What is the real issue with instrumental music? It should motivate us to ensure that we understand why we don’t worship with mechanical instruments in our assemblies.

Many are beginning to embrace a fairly new phenomenon in American church worship. Many people who claim to be members of the Church of Christ are beginning to believe that God doesn’t care if we sing with instrumental accompaniment. We do not use mechanical instruments while we praise God. One of the many things that makes this church different is how we worship.

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