Question:  Dear Greg,

            A Christian friend of mine asked if it is appropriate to play musical instruments in church.  He said the Bible (the New Testament) does not give examples of playing musical instruments.  Is it wrong to play musical instruments in the church?

            Karlene

Answer:  Dear Karlene,

            It is not wrong to play musical instruments in church.  If a denomination wishes to avoid musical instruments, they certainly are within their rights because God does not impose, by command, music in our worship.  On the other hand, no Christian should attempt to tell another that it is “wrong” or a “sin” to use musical instruments in worship.  The fact that there is no apparent overt use of musical instruments in the New Testament proves nothing—this is what is commonly called the “argument from silence.”  The Bible does not tell us that we should or should not drive cars, eat or not eat fast food, play or not play card games, use vitamins, prescription pills, fly in airplanes, etc., etc.  The list is endless.

            Hope this helps.

            In Christ,

            Greg Albrecht