The Harps of Jubal, of David and of God (pdf) - Bible Sermons and ...

By the time of the incarnation of Jesus Christ the use of musical instrumentsin the worship of God had almost ceased. Historians hold that there were noinstruments in the temple during the time of Christ. Christ sang an hymnbefore the crucifixion and we see no hint of an instrument being used. Theinstructions to sing and make melody in our hearts as found in the NewTestament give no support to the use of instruments. History confirms thatthe early church did not use any instruments in singing unto God. Althoughfamiliar with instruments it is generally believed that the early church failedto adopt the use of instrumental music in their religious worship. The organis said to have been introduced into church music by Pope Vitalian in 666A.D. However, this did not become general practice and the church did notuse instrumental music for 1200 years, in spite of its availability.Is this accidental? Why did not the early church or the churches for manycenturies after not use instruments? The truth is that the instruments ofDavid were not around. The instruments that could be found were inventedby the world for the world. The children of God rightfully shunned their usefor centuries. Such men as John Calvin, Adam Clarke, John Wesley andMartin Luther all denounced the use of instruments in the worship of God.But how times have changed. Apart from a few denominations that do notuse instruments, every church wants to have as many instruments aspossible. And more and more they sound like the world. The people of theworld are even entertained when so-called gospel music is being played.They have no problem dancing lewdly to it. After all the beat played bymusicians in churches generally mimic the world and is the music ofLucifer. The harps of Jubal and not the harps of David are in the churchestoday. Most times unconsecrated, carnal Christian musicians are playingthese instruments.The reality is that the harps of David are nowhere to be seen today. Childrenof God are not making instruments as David did. What we have therefore arethe harps of Jubal (the musical instruments of the world) in the assemblies.The majority of Christian music played today is nothing but shallow,worldly entertainment. It will entertain and woo some but it will never edifyanyone, much less bring them to Christ. It must surely grieve the Holy Spiritwhen believers think worldly so-called Christian music could draw souls tothe Lord. Such a substitute for the Holy Spirit has never worked and willnever work. There is such a thing as false regeneration.