Music That Pleases God

Making a Wise Choice of Music

The choice of available music is bewildering. The covers of compact discs are designed to move customers to purchase all manner of musical recordings. But if the worshiper of God wishes to please Him, he will exercise caution and select wisely to avoid vocal and instrumental music that is inspired by false religious beliefs or that focuses on immorality and demonism.

Albert, who once served as a Christian missionary in Africa, admits that he had little opportunity to play the piano there. He did, however, listen over and over again to the few long-playing recordings he had taken with him. Back in his home country, Albert now visits Christian congregations as a traveling overseer. His time for listening to music is limited. "My favorite composer is Beethoven," he observes. "Through the years, I have collected recordings of his symphonies, concertos, sonatas and quartets." listening to these has brought him a great deal of enjoyment. Of course, each person has his own taste in music, but as Christians we bear in mind Paul's counsel: "Whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God's glory." -1 Corinthians 10:31.

Next time: Music and Dedication

Watchtower, 2000