A.
Scriptural 1.
In the Words
2.
In the attitudes portrayedB.
Scholastic: Does this music teach, uplift, edify, encourage, or admonish
C.
Spirit-filled: Is the music consistent with the Holy Spirit's leading
-- does the music point people to Christ or to the singer?
D.
Sound in Doctrine: Does this music teach sound doctrine?
E.
Separated:
Is this music clearly not worldly?
F.
Superior: Is it excellent? Is it your best?
G.
Sacred: When I stand before God (as revealed in Scripture--be careful
that you have the right view of God "The fear of the Lord is the beginning
of wisdom") will I be glad I listened to/performed/performed in the manner
I did this music?
II.
Checklist for the Musician: Am I...
A.
Holy: Am I Scriptural --am I right with God? Am I aware of the Lord's
presence as I sing?
B.
Holy Spirit Filled: Am I filled with/directed by the Holy Spirit?
C.
Non-Hypocritical:
Do I live what I am singing about?
D.
Hard Work: Have I thoroughly prepared?
E.
Honoring God: Am I using a God-honoring style? Is it the best that
I can do?
F.
Humble: Do I have a servant's heart, or do I perform for the praise
of men?
G.
Helpful: Am I doing my best to communicate? Am I concerned about edifying?