Why?

The verses below emphasize the use of songs and music as a means of expressing joy, thanksgiving, and devotion to God. Singing is seen as a way to communicate with God and with each other, fostering a sense of unity and spiritual growth within the community of believers.

1. Psalms 95:1-2 (NIV):“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
2. Psalms 100:1-2 (NIV):“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.”
3. Ephesians 5:19 (NIV):“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.”
4. Colossians 3:16 (NIV):“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”