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The Evils Of Dancing In The Church Assembly (2)
Text: Leviticus 18:1-5.
Sunday 30th March
Key verse: Jeremiah 2:11- Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.
Dancing in the church corrupts the believers: Dancing as an act of the flesh has the tendency to stir pride within the heart. The more one dances, the more he or she will want to develop his dance to improve it. New styles are being developed to dance for excellence, self-satisfaction, and human commendation. Since the believer is dancing among unbelievers in the church, who he considers as fellow believers and worshippers, he learns their styles and flows along with them in fleshly pleasure to the corruption of the inward man. The worship of God is in spirit and truth. Excellence in dancing is not excellence in righteousness. Such rather affects the uprightness of the heart in the worship and praise of God. 1 John 2:16: For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. We must walk in wisdom towards unbelievers in the church so that they will not corrupt the saints.
Dancing gives God's glory to dancing experts in the church: As seen in the world, excellent dance captivates the eyes of fellow dancers and spectators. In a church that practices dancing as part of their worship activities, many expert dancers draw the attention of the worshipers from God to themselves, through their performance during praise and worship. They become inspirations to other members who seek to pattern their dance after theirs. Unfortunately, many of these expert dancers are not even born again and those who may be born again are not sound in the faith. The inspiration they give to the ministers and members who watch them with delight is sensual and not spiritual. Through their expert dancing, they share with God His glory in the church. The Lord will not share His glory with anyone and is against any activity that permits men to take His glory. The power and inspiration of dancing work against righteousness and the glory of God. Let the members learn righteousness from one another and not dancing styles!
Thought For The Day: Do all things to the glory of God
Song For The Day: Praise the Lord, my spirit, soul and body praise the Lord…
Bible Reading For The Day: 1 Samuel 25-27
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