Music styles have exploded in many types and kinds in the last half-century

We must still, as Christians, weigh it against scripture.

Romans 12:1,2
Do not be conformed to this world.
1 John 2:15
Love not the world (the world system)

We are to be in the world not of the world

1Cor 10:31
Do all to the glory of God. Eat, drink, music we listen to.

Three Tests of Good Music
The very sound of music pleases God or it does not

Col 3:
Psalms; hymns; spiritual songs.
 

The Test of Accuracy
The words we sing must bring glory to and teach of God.

The Test of Association
Does the association connect us with God or the world?

• Music
• Musician
• Message

1Chron 6:31, 32
Music installed for worship
1Chron15:1, 11, 16
Even those who sang needed to be consecrated to God

Examples of scripture used in song.
Zech 13:1
Ex 33:21,22

The Test of Appropriateness
Wind String Percussion

Superscripts to the Psalms are scripture and include instructions on how to present the message
Neginoth on strings
Nehiloth on wind