Jim Shaddix gave the following "commandments" for the use of music in worship at a recent conference. A Baptist Press article gives his elaboration of each point.
1. Thou shalt worship God, not worship worship.
2. Thou shalt worship as a lifestyle and not as a music style.
3. Thou shalt make the Divine Seeker comfortable first and foremost.
4. Thou shalt use music as a sacrifice of praise, not as synonym for worship.
5. Thou shalt be theologically equipped.
6. Thou shalt reflect a holistic theology in worship content.
7. Thou shalt worship in a rhythm of revelation and response.
8. Thou shalt employ lyrics that reflect communal identity.
9. Thou shalt use technology with theological and pastoral sensitivity.
10. Thou shalt foster worship that reflects the diversity and unity of heaven.
Jim Shaddix, former professor at New Orleans Baptist Seminary, is currently pastor at Riverside Baptist Church in Denver Colorado.
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