More important than tradition, biblical principles have historically motivated us to sing as a form of our personal and collective worship of the Lord in Heaven, and they should continue to motivate us. Consider that singing has been commanded (Ephesians 5:19) and is morally upright (Psalm 92:1). It is an obligation of each member (Colossians 3:16) as we sing to the Lord and to one another (Ephesians 5:19). As the church assembles, we should sing (1 Corinthians 14:15, 26) in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). We should sing with grace in our hearts (Colossians 3:16) and with understanding (1 Corinthians 14:15) as we teach and admonish one another (Colossians 3:16).
Among other motivations, we should sing because the Lord blesses us abundantly (Psalm 18:48-49). May we be as the Psalmist and sing “as long as I live” (Psalm 104:33). May we be encouraged to sing in worship and to support our weekly worship services with our valued and regular presence. Our fellow brethren in the congregation may very well be encouraged more so than one may anticipate by the simple but yet profound act of quality worship before and unto the Lord by the full congregation of God’s people in the public assembly of the church. I’ll be looking for you soon!
