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==Why is reverence important?==

==Why is reverence important?==

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²⁸Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with '''reverence and awe'''; ²⁹for our God is a consuming fire.<ref>Hebrews 12:28-29 </ref>}}

²⁸Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with '''reverence and awe'''; ²⁹for our God is a consuming fire.<ref>Hebrews 12:28-29</ref>}}

The main difference between these styles of worship is the view of God which the people have.  A pastor I spoke with at one point on the topic of contemporary worship offered his opinion that, {{cquote|They do they things because they do not know what worship is, and they do not know what worship is because they do not know who God is.}}

The main difference between these styles of worship is the view of God which the people have.  A pastor I spoke with at one point on the topic of contemporary worship offered his opinion that, {{cquote|They do they things because they do not know what worship is, and they do not know what worship is because they do not know who God is.}}

He did not mean that these people do not know God as their savior.  Rather, he meant that they do not understand Him as a whole.  They understand his closeness and friendship with us, but not his royal omnipotence and omniscience, as well as his many other great properties for which He deserves respect and honor.  In Revelation, he is labeled as the King of kings and Lord of lords<ref>Revelation 19:16</ref>. This means he is above every earthly ruler.  Imaging the following:<br />

He did not mean that these people do not know God as their savior.  Rather, he meant that they do not understand Him as a whole.  They understand his closeness and friendship with us, but not his royal omnipotence and omniscience, as well as his many other great properties for which He deserves respect and honor.  In Revelation, he is labeled as the King of kings and Lord of lords.<ref>Revelation 19:16</ref>  This means he is above every earthly ruler.  Imaging the following:<br />

You are invited to meet with the Queen of England.  For a British person, this would be more of an honor than for someone of another nationality, but even for an American such as myself it would be an honor.  After much planning and preparation, to arrive at the Queen's palace.  You are allowed to enter the great gate and pass through the enormous royal building.  Finally, you are brought in to the Queen, who is dressed as would be expected and is wearing her crown.  As seen as you see he, you stroll up to her throne, and say, "Hey queen! How's it goin'?  Cool crown by the way!"<br />

You are invited to meet with the Queen of England.  For a British person, this would be more of an honor than for someone of another nationality, but even for an American such as myself it would be an honor.  After much planning and preparation, to arrive at the Queen's palace.  You are allowed to enter the great gate and pass through the enormous royal building.  Finally, you are brought in to the Queen, who is dressed as would be expected and is wearing her crown.  As seen as you see he, you stroll up to her throne, and say, "Hey queen! How's it goin'?  Cool crown by the way!"<br />

Of course this would be inappropriate!  You are not in a casual atmosphere, and you would hopefully recognize this and act with respect towards her.  You would act respectfully and in a dignified manner, even if she is not your queen.  Now Imaging you are entering the courts of heaven, to bring praise and thanks to God, as David Speaks of in Psalm 100:4.  This is not a casual environment either.  Rather, it is a place of reverence and awe.

Of course this would be inappropriate!  You are not in a casual atmosphere, and you would hopefully recognize this and act with respect towards her.  You would act respectfully and in a dignified manner, even if she is not your queen.  Now Imaging you are entering the courts of heaven, to bring praise and thanks to God, as David Speaks of in Psalm 100:4.  This is not a casual environment either.  Rather, it is a place of reverence and awe.

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====Physiological impact====

====Physiological impact====

Bill Gothard has spoken on this impact of a backbeat in great detail, and is the person I tend to remember most in this area, although he is surely not the only one to speak on this.  As a counselor, he has been given plenty of expose to people in many different situations.  He has seen many people influenced by music with a backbeat.  These people have found themselves such freer to sin after or while listening to such music, usually [[Rock music|rock]].  People he counseled also used such music to deal with guild over sin, such as one person in particular he spoke of who would go out with gang members, and listen to rock music in their car for some time before they got up their courage to go beat up or rob someone.  Afterwards, the music also helped them to forget their guilt and not feel as bad.  Does such music then facilitate sin?  It seems so, but what about CCM?  The words are right, so it must be okay, right? A backbeat has been proven reduce inhibitions, so it is not hard to believe that such music may do this, simply because of the backbeat.<ref name=

Bill Gothard has spoken on this impact of a backbeat in great detail, and is the person I tend to remember most in this area, although he is surely not the only one to speak on this.  As a counselor, he has been given plenty of expose to people in many different situations.  He has seen many people influenced by music with a backbeat.  These people have found themselves such freer to sin after or while listening to such music, usually [[Rock music|rock]].  People he counseled also used such music to deal with guild over sin, such as one person in particular he spoke of who would go out with gang members, and listen to rock music in their car for some time before they got up their courage to go beat up or rob someone.  Afterwards, the music also helped them to forget their guilt and not feel as bad.  Does such music then facilitate sin?  It seems so, but what about CCM?  The words are right, so it must be okay, right? A backbeat has been proven reduce inhibitions, so it is not hard to believe that such music may do this, simply because of the backbeat.<ref name="av1611.org"/>

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====Satanic influence?====

====Satanic influence?====

Before you skip this section assuming I'm just calling something I do not agree with something from Satan, please hear me out.  A missionary friend related to me a relevant experience.  They were living among a tribe of native Africans, working to teach them the gospel.  The family was making good progress as God opened the people's hearts and minds.  A large percentage of the natives had accepted Jesus Christ, and almost everyone understood the gospel.  On one particular day, their two daughters began playing some contemporary Christian music in their room (a tent, I believe).  Before long, several of the tribal leaders came to the missionary, and asked him and his wife why it was that they were allowing their daughters to play the music which used to enslave the tribe to Satan.  The utterly shocked missionary and his wife quickly instructed their daughters to stop.  They had not really taught anything about the good and evil of music, but the natives knew nonetheless. <br />

Before you skip this section assuming I'm just calling something I do not agree with something from Satan, please hear me out.  A missionary friend related to me a relevant experience.  They were living among a tribe of native Africans, working to teach them the gospel.  The family was making good progress as God opened the people's hearts and minds.  A large percentage of the natives had accepted Jesus Christ, and almost everyone understood the gospel.  On one particular day, their two daughters began playing some contemporary Christian music in their room (a tent, I believe).  Before long, several of the tribal leaders came to the missionary, and asked him and his wife why it was that they were allowing their daughters to play the music which used to enslave the tribe to Satan.  The utterly shocked missionary and his wife quickly instructed their daughters to stop.  They had not really taught anything about the good and evil of music, but the natives knew nonetheless. <br />