Re: Longest post eva!themarklarAugust 21 2005, 15:16:58 UTC
Tony, I had that same verse(Corinthian 9:22) in mind while I was writing that. I love that verse, it's a scripture that really means a lot to me, even though I do not yet have a full revelation of it's meaning. (It's a far reaching scripture imo, and the implications of it are big regarding how we are to correctly live out the ministry of reconciliation we were given.)
"as soon as his solo was over, he appeared to leave instantly. Just up and out the back door. If he didn't leave, he adjourned to a back part of the stage where I didn't see him again. Perhaps to ensure folks weren't distracted by his further presence?)"
I once worked with wise men. One day I heard one of them say "There is no such thing as a perfect church. And if you do some day find a perfect church please don't go to it. Your mere presence might ruin the whole thing and lead to it becoming imperfect." Now I believe he was paraphrasing another's words, I am not sure. I am sure that from that moment on all of my reservations about church were gone. I believe in all things in moderation. If you see the scales tipping too far in either way then by all means change what you are able to and may He grant you the strength to endure what you cannot change.
well said. I see both sides of it, especially as a guitarist, but personally I don't like solos in the midst of worship. I may be too old fashioned, but I'd rather err on the side of trying NOT to distract than to reach a couple of people that REALLY connect with it. I've also heard and seen solos that added to the service, but they weren't done with a solo type performance, but rather an offering to Jesus of their gifts. I think that can be cool and done in taste, but it fits better in the celebratory portion of the service rather than a reverential section.
one thing that is too focused on is what we get out of worship. as you said, offering our worship, thanksgiving, love, adoration and submission should be the point. what we get out of it should only be a nice bonus, not the focus. I see a lot of worship leaders trying to edify the body, rather than lead them to the throne. good thoughts, Mark. Blessings, Brooke W.
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one thing that is too focused on is what we get out of worship. as you said, offering our worship, thanksgiving, love, adoration and submission should be the point. what we get out of it should only be a nice bonus, not the focus. I see a lot of worship leaders trying to edify the body, rather than lead them to the throne.
good thoughts, Mark.
Blessings,
Brooke W.
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