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Music in the Most HolyPlace

The brain nerves whichcommunicate with the entiresystem are the only mediumthrough which Heaven cancommunicate to man and affect his inmost life. Whatever disturbs the circulation of the electric currents in the nervous system lessens the strength of the vital powers, and the result is a deadening of the sensibilities ofthe mind.{CH 616.2

Brain = HardriveMind = Software

A new order of things has come into the ministry. There is a desire to patternafter other churches, and simplicity and humility are almost unknown. Theyoung ministers [BEGIN P.19] seek to be original, and to introduce new ideasand new plans for labor. Some open revival meetings, and by this means calllarge numbers into the church. But when the excitement is over, where arethe converted ones? Repentance and confession of sin are not seen. Thesinner is entreated to believe in Christ and accept Him, without regard to hispast life of sin and rebellion. The heart is not broken. There is no contrition ofsoul. The supposed converted ones have not fallen upon the Rock, Christ Jesus.{2SM 18.4}

A new order of things has come into the ministry. There is a desire to pattern after other churches, and simplicity and humility are almost unknown. The young ministers [BEGIN P.19] seek to be original, and to introduce new ideas and new plans for labor. Some open revival meetings, and by this means call large numbers into the church. But when the excitement is over, where are the converted ones? Repentance and confession of sin are not seen. The sinner is entreated to believe in Christ and accept Him, without regard to his past life of sin and rebellion. The heart is not broken. There is no contrition of soul. The supposed converted ones have not fallen upon the Rock, Christ Jesus.{2SM 18.4}

Jazz-Likely derivation from jasmAs with many words that began in slang, there is no definitive etymologyfor jazz. However, the similarity in meaning of the earliest jazz citations tojasm, a now-obsolete slang term meaning spirit, energy, vigor and dated to 1860 in the Historical Dictionary of American Slang, suggests that jasm should be considered the leading candidate for the source of jazz. A link between the two words is particularly supported by the Daily Californian's February 18, 1916, article, which used the spelling jaz-m, although the context and other articles in the Daily Californian from this period showthat jazz was intended.

Jazz-Likely derivation from jasmJasm is thought to derive from or be a variant of slang jism or gism, which the Historical Dictionary of American Slang dates to 1842and defines as "spirit; energy; spunk." Jism also means semen or sperm, the meaning that predominates today, causing jism to be considered a taboo word. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, however, jism could still be used in polite contexts. Jism, or its variant jizz (which, however, is not attested in the Historical Dictionary of American Slang until 1941), has also been suggested as a direct source for jazz.

Rock n RollRock and roll (often written as rock & roll or rock 'n' roll) is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during thelate 1940s and early 1950s,[1][2] primarily from a combination of the blues, country music, jazz,[3] and gospel music.[4] Though elements ofrock and roll can be heard in country records of the 1930s,[3] and in blues records from the 1920s,[5] rock and roll did not acquire its name until the 1950s.[6][7] An early form of rock and roll was rockabilly,[8]which combined country and jazz with influences from traditional Appalachian folk music and gospel.[9]

Gospel Music"Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993, composer of such standards as "There Will Be Peace in the Valley"), is considered by many gospel devotees to be the "Father of Gospel Music." The son of a minister, Dorsey was a consummate musician and as a young man accompanied some of the most famous blues singers of all timespecifically, Bessie Smith (1894-1937) and Ma Rainey (1886-1939). He also arranged and composed blues tunes. His penchant for bouncy tunes and bawdy lyrics did not keep him from attending the annual meetings of the National Baptist Convention. It was at one of these meetings in Philadelphia that Dorsey first heard the compositions of Charles A. Tindley (1851-1933, composer of "We'll Understand It Better By and By" and "Leave It There" among others).

Gospel MusicIn his essay, "Rock, Church, Rock," Arna Bontemps says that it was then that Dorsey began to write religious music, abandoning his brash lyrics but not the jazz rhythms and blues flavor and rhythmic style so akin to Tindley's own. Naturally, the "old guard conservatives considered this blending of the sacred (spiritual hymns) and the secular (blues and jazz)as "the devil's music" and shunned it. By its actions, the church declared Dorsey's brand of music (gospel music) unworthy of a hearing within the sanctuaries of the day, a story quite similarly echoed by churches responding to the rock 'n' roll Jesus Movement that swept the country in the early '70"

Position of the SDA ChurchThe above principles will serve as effective guidelines in the choice and use of music for the varied needs of the Church. Certain musical forms, such as jazz, rock, and their related hybrid forms, are considered by the Church as incompatible with these principles.

Questions to ask Yourself1)Does this music help me appreciate God and His Law2)Does this music cause my body to maintain the laws that govern it.(Rapid heartbeat, confusion of mind, raised blood pressure etc.)3)Does this music inspire me to be more obedient to Gods Word and to ive by every word of it.4)Does this music help me to be determined to be prepared for the Second Coming of Jesus5)Does this music cause my mind to dwell on heavenly/holy things6)Does this music increase my desire for Bible Study and deep heart searching Prayer7)Does this music help me to be more helpful in evangelism8)Does this music help me to focus more in school and respect myteachers and leaders

Written Down in Stone by God (Pillars of our Faith)

Written Down in Stone by God (Pillars of our Faith)

I Repent (Cadet sisters)

The Spirit of ProphecyThe Benefits of Music

The history of the songs of the Bible is full of suggestion as to the uses and benefits of music andsong. Music is often perverted to serve purposes of evil, and it thus becomes one of the most alluring agencies of temptation. But, rightly employed, it is a precious gift of God, designed to uplift the thoughts to high and noble themes, to inspire andelevate the soul. {MYP 291.3}

There are few means more effective for fixing His words in the memory than repeating them in song. And such song has wonderful power. It has power to subdue rude and uncultivated natures; power to quicken thought and to awaken sympathy, to promote harmony of action, and to banish the gloomand foreboding that destroy courage and weaken effort. {MYP 291.4}

As a part of religious service, singing is as much an act of worship as is prayer. Indeed, many a song is prayer. If the child is taught to realizethis, he will think more of the meaning of the words he sings, and will be more susceptible to their power. {MYP 292.3}

The Spirit of ProphecyThe Use of Music

Music was made to serve a holy purpose, to lift the thoughts to that which is pure, noble, and elevating, and to awaken in the soul devotion and gratitude to God.{MYP 293.1}

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The Spirit of Prophecy

Specific Instruction on Singing

When human beings sing with the spirit and the understanding, heavenly musicians take up the strain and join in the song of thanksgiving. He who has bestowed upon us all the gifts that enable us to be workers together with God, expects His servants tocultivate their voices, so that they can speak and sing in a way that all can understand.

It is not loud singing that is needed, but clear intonation, correct pronunciation, and distinct utterance. Let all take time to cultivate the voice, so that Gods praise can be sung in clear, soft tones, not with harshness and shrillness that offend the ear. The ability to sing is the gift of God; let it be used to Hisglory. {MYP 294.1}

Does The INSTRUMENTS MATTER ?

Music is one of Gods great gifts to man and an important element in spiritual development. It is an avenue of communication with God, and is one of the most effective means of impressing the heart with spiritual truth (Education, p. 168). Because music affects our moral nature, it is essential that its tremendous power be kept clearly in mind. It has power to uplift or degrade; it can be used in the service of good or evil. It has the power to subdue rude and uncultivated natures; power to quicken thought and to awaken sympathy, to promote harmony of action, and to banish the gloom and foreboding that destroy courage and weaken effort (Education, p. 168).

Clapping,Shouting,Drumig and Dancing

Praise and Worship Movement in Early AdventismThere can be no doubt that, in some way or other, past events will be replayed and a departure from Gods plan will be experienced. It is also certain, that un-Biblical worship and musicas experienced in the praise and worship movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centurieswill have a role to play in these recurrences.During the latter part of the nineteenth century a growing number of Seventh-day Adventists became convinced that the church was very close to experiencing the outpouring of the latter rain. R.W. Schwarz, the Adventist historian who authoredLight Bearers to the Remnant(subtitled as Denominational History Textbook for Seventh-day Adventist

College Classes), summed up those events. He wrote that the convictions concerning the outpouring of the Holy Spirit wereclosely tied to the renewed emphasis on righteousness by faith that followed the 1888 General Conference inMinneapolis. A.F. Ballenger, a popular speaker on the camp meeting circuit, did much to increase this expectation through his powerful sermon Receive Ye the Holy Ghost.12S.S. Davis, who was deeply impressed by Ballengers sermon, had been having contact with anumber of Pentecostal Christians. He was deeply impressed by their enthusiasm, remarking to a fellow Adventist worker they have the spirit; we have the truth, and if we had the spirit as they have, with the truth we could do things.13

Davishad an opportunity to do things when in November 1898 he was appointedIndianaConference revivalist.With the support of conference president R.S. Donnell, Davis got together a worship team that began traveling around the state. They used a variety of musical instruments toheighten the effect of their emotional appeals. Listeners were encouraged to raise their hands to Heaven, to shout and clap in their quest for the anointing of the Holy Spirit.14

It is interesting to notice how the whole movement unfolded: (1) the idea was inspired by another Christian group (in this case the Pentecostal churches); (2) the motivation was to bring the Spirit into the Adventist Church and promote spiritual revival; (3) this new way of worship was actively promoted by appointed church leadership and their worship teams; (4) a variety of musical instruments was employed to heighten the effect of emotional appeals (e.g., raising the hands, shouting, and clapping in a quest for the Spirits anointing).Could it be that in our contemporary praise and worship practices, we are again following the same courserepeating a history that has been repeated as far back as the time of Old Testament Israel and before

1. Worship, in the contemporary, user-friendly environment, has become more about pleasing man than God; thus, we have lost the prime focus of worship.

2. Because of the desire to please ourselves we have no desire anymore to correctly interpret the Scriptures on the topic of worship (a small collection of assorted texts that refer to drums, dancing, clapping, and the raising of hands has become the basis for our doctrine/teaching on this issue).

3. Many have developed a remarkable aversion to the Bibles and Ellen Whites many clear, unambiguous statements on what God expects from us in the worship we bring to Him.

4. In a desperate attempt to attract and retain their unconverted youth and the unchurched, some in church leadership (from the loftiest positions down to the lay worship leader) have dared to receive instruction from the broken cisterns of Egypt.

The worship paradigm shift of the present age, and the apostasy that has often followed in its wake, is not something new. This has happened since the earliest days of mans fall into sin; the Scriptures are replete with example after example. Amazingly, six thousand years down the line, it would appear that we still have not learned from history. But learn we must. For Mrs. Ellen G. White has warned us: Those things which have been in the past will be in the future. Satan will make music a snare by the way in which it is conducted.God calls upon His people, who have the light before them in the Word and in theTestimonies, to read and consider, and to take heed(Selected Messages, bk. 2, p. 38, emphasis mine).

Source:http://www.adventistsaffirm.org/article/169/previous-issues/volume-20-number-1/leadership-in-praise-and-worship-learning-from-past-mistakes

EQUATION FOR FALSE WORSHIP

Zimri + Cozbi = Baal/Sun Worship

Music + Deception = Sunday Worship

Adventist + Praise and Worship(including DRUMS) = RAISING THE HANDS,CLAPPING,SHOUTING, DANCING,MIMING,ACTING and the Changing of the Church DoctrineNumbers 25:1-8,14-15

The Advent message to all the world NOWNOW=URGENTThe Advent message to all the world in THIS GENERATION30 YEARS=1 GENERATAIONSO THE ADVENT MESSAGE IS PUSHED BACK FOR 30 MORE YEARSThe Adent message to all the world in MY GENERATION30 YEARS=1 GENERATION SO THE ADVENT MESSAGE IS FOR MY GENERATION AND THE ONE THATS COMING UP.WHICH IS 30 OR MORE YEARS

Imagine (How God Can Sing)The Godhead and Music

Before The Throne of God above(Selah)

The Path of DRUMS

VoodooWorshipJazz MusicGospelMusicRhythm and Blues

ProtestantChurchesAdventistChurches

The Power Of Sound

These steady drum rhythms release in the body gonadotrophins(sex hormones),which enhances sexual arousal.

Loud, booming bass has a similar effect and its no wonder that adolescent males prefer these types of music: they are either stimulating a release of brain chemical, stimulating their hormones, or both !

Music Serves a PurposesMessages to Young People : Page 291

The history of the songs of the Bible is full of suggestion as to the uses and benefits of music and song. Music is often perverted to serve purposes of evil, and it thus becomes one of the most alluring agencies of temptation. But, rightly employed, it is a precious gift of God, designed to uplift the thoughts to high and noble themes, to inspire and elevate the soul.

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Worship or Voodoo ?

All of Me(Selah)

It is not loud singing that is needed, but clearintonation, correct pronunciation, and distinctutterance. Let all take time to cultivate the voice, sothat Gods praise can be sung in clear, soft tones, notwith harshness and shrillness that offend the ear. Theability to sing is the gift of God; let it be used to Hisglory. {MYP 294.1}

Church Music Outline The music should:

1. Bring glory to God and complement worship (1 Corinthians 10:31).

2. Ennoble, uplift, and purify the Christians thoughts (Philippians 4:8, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 594).

3. Effectively influence the Christian in the development of Christs character in his life (Manuscript 57, 1906).

4. Impress spiritual truth upon the heart and proclaim the gospel message for this time (Review and Herald, June 6, 1912).

5. Reveal a harmony of message between the words and music, avoiding a mixture of sacred and profane.

6. Shun theatrics and prideful display (Evangelism, p. 137, Fundamentals of Christian Education, p. 253).

7. Give precedence to the message of the text, which should not be overpowered by the volume of accompanying musical instruments (Gospel Workers, p. 357, 358).

8. Maintain a judicious balance of the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual elements (Review and Herald, Nov. 14, 1899).

9. Never compromise high principles of dignity and excellence in efforts to reach the people (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 143, Evangelism, p. 137).

10. Be appropriate for the occasion, the setting, and the audience for which it is intended (Evangelism, p. 508).

There is much that is spiritually uplifting and religiously valid in music of the various cultural and ethnic groups. However, the musical tastes and practices of all should conform to the values of Christ-like character in the gospel and heavens principles. Care must be exercised to avoid mixing worldly values and styles into music and thus failing to express the high ideals of the Christian faith.

These principles serve as guidelines in the choice and use of music for the varied needs of the Christian home. Certain musical forms such as jazz, rock, and their related hybrid forms are incompatible with these principles.

Remember the Sabbath to keep it Holy (Pillars of our Faith)

The Judgment has Set

Beautiful Zion ( Pallars of our Faith)

Music has occupied the hours which should have been devoted to prayer. Music is the idol which many professed Sabbath-keeping Christians worship. Satan has no objection to music, if he can make that a channel through which to gain access to the minds of the youth.Anything will suit his purpose that will divert the mind from God, and engage the time which should be devoted to His service. He works through the means which will exert the strongest influence to hold the largest numbers in a pleasing infatuation, while they are paralyzed by his power. When turned to good account, music is a blessing, but it is often made one of Satans most attractive agencies to ensnare souls. When abused, it leads the unconsecrated to pride, vanity, and folly.

When allowed to take the place of devotion and prayer, it is a terrible curse. Young persons assemble to sing and, although professed Christians, frequently dishonor God and their faith by their frivolous conversation and their choice of music. Sacred music is not congenial to their taste. I was directed to the plain teachings of Gods word, which had been passed by unnoticed. In the judgment all these words of inspiration will condemn those who have not heeded them.Testimonies for the Church 1:506./Messages to young people 295

And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame...Revelation 16:13-15

(YOU CANT MIX GOSPEL SONGS WITH WORDLY SONGS ITS EITHER GOSPEL OR WORDLY SONGS,THERE IS NO MIDDLE GROUND AND IF YOU DO THAT REST ASSURE YOUR NOT ON GOD'S SIDE)To all those who worship lucifer/satan/devil/the fallen angels by listening to his songs or watching his movies this is a reminder from God

Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils..1 Corinthians 10:21

The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:..Revelation 14:10

WITHOUT MIXTURE = NO MERCYGods Wrath with Mixture(With Mercy)

For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;

And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished. 2 Peter 2:4-9

WITHOUT MIXTURE = WITHOUT MERCY

(1)NO SECOND CHANCES

(2)ITS EITHER GOD OR THE PLEASURE OF THIS WORLD

(3)ITS EITHER HEAVENLY MUSIC OR ITS THE DEVILS MUSIC

(4)ONLY TWO SIDES NO MIDDLE GROUND

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13-14

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