Do you ever wonder about the marketing of Contemporary Christian Music? What defines its market niche? What are the values that under gird its lyrics and music? Is empowerment of a person’s ability to express their personal zeal (or devotion) one of the values? To this last question, I believe the answer is yes.

This may not be a bad thing. But I wonder, how does that value promote New Testament community, where the love of God and love of neighbor is the priority? In Contemporary Christian Music the concern seems to be that the music/lyrics allow one to have personal expression. Personal expression of one’s heart felt depths may be okay, when I am listening to it in my car or home. But does this promote a sense of community rooted to God’s ongoing salvific work and love of one’s neighbor during a Sunday Morning Worship service?

Just a thought to consider.

Allen