👉 Just Think About This:
Society’s Approach to Music
( Trends): ↓
Society tends to embrace music that is emotionally driven, self-focused, and centered on personal experience. Songs with vague spiritual language or universal themes are popular, especially when they create a strong emotional response. This type of music often prioritizes mood, relatability, and personal empowerment over depth, sometimes resembling the tone and themes found in pop culture or even forms of modern spirituality that lack clear definitions of truth.
The Church’s Adaptation
(Examples & Theological Stances): ↓
Some churches and worship movements (e.g., Bethel Music, Hillsong) adopt similar musical trends. Their songs can feature shallow theology, are human-centered focused—as seen in critiques of “Reckless Love,” which emphasizes human worth more than God’s glory—and lyrics that are so generalized they could fit within New Age or secular spiritual contexts. These songs often follow contemporary music trends and emotional appeal rather than prioritizing theological richness or clarity.
The Biblical Mandate
(Scriptural Guidance & Traditional Interpretation):
According to Scripture, worship songs should glorify God and be grounded in truth (John 4:24; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19). True worship involves singing that teaches and admonishes through sound doctrine, declaring God’s character, His mighty acts, and the truths of the Gospel. Worship should stir reverence, understanding, and spiritual growth, not just emotion.
