“Do, Re... Not Me!”

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Is it a sin to not want to sing in church because I don’t sing very well; I sing to myself; is that the same?

Sincerely,
Vocally Challenged

Dear Vocally Challenged,

There are many commands God gives that we don’t want to do, but we must do them all the same.  Obeying God’s laws can seem a lot like drinking cough syrup – nobody wants to do it, but it is still good for you.  We here at AYP, can sympathize with your lack of enthusiasm for singing; we once felt the exact same way.  The Scriptures are clear though.  We are told to sing and make melody in our hearts to God (Eph 5:19) and to use spiritual songs to admonish one another (Col 3:16).  Your voice is a tool used by God to help edify, exhort, and strengthen your fellow brethren.  So take your medicine and sing out loud.

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