Does God Authorize Instrumental Music?
1. The Old Testament authorized its use. (Psa. 33:2,3; 43:4; 147:7; 149:3; 150:3-6; Isa. 38:20). • It was introduced into the temple worship by David. (1 Chron. 15:16; 23:5; 2 Chron. 29:25,26). • It was commanded by the Lord. (2 Chron. 29:25; Psa. 81:2,3; 92:1-3). • Instrumental music was not only commanded, but it was worship. (1 Chron. 23:5). • It was not a mere aid. • It was not optional. • Amos 6:5 did not condemn instrumental music, but it was a denunciation of high living in which people ate the finest foods and anointed themselves with the finest oils but were not concerned about the desolation of the land. • In the first century we find the instrument was used in temple worship until its destruction in 70 A.D.. • The instrument was not used in the Jewish synagogues but the reason is not clear. • It was not because they considered the instrument sinful. It was used in temple worship and the Old Testament authorized it. • Some think because it was used in pagan worship, but again
