 Piano Or Musical Instrument - Why Do You Have None in Worship Service?
Dear Teacher:
Most churches have a piano or other instruments of music to assist in their song worship. Why do you have no instrumental music with your worship? - Rufus Udo
Dear Rufus:
Consider these points: - It's not a matter of finances. We could afford a piano if we wanted one.
- It's not that we lack musicians to play for us. Many members have musical skills.
- It's not that we don't like instrumental music. Most of us enjoy it as well as anyone.
- It's not that it's against our tradition. Human traditions play no part in our church.
- It's not that we are against progress. We enjoy modern conveniences like other folks.
We have no instruments in our church worship services because we find no authority in the New Testament of Christ to do so. We know the early church did not use instruments of music.
Christ insists that we obey all things whatsoever he has commanded us (Matthew 28:20). Through Paul he teaches us to "sing and make melody in our hearts unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:19).
In our quest to be New Testament Christian we gladly limit ourselves to the guidelines set forth for us by Jesus, the founder and head of the church (Ephesians 1:22).
That's why we have no piano or other instruments of music.
John Waddey | 
