The Russell Moore Show What Makes a Song Good for Corporate Worship?
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Dec 8, 2025 A listener wonders about choosing songs for corporate worship. Russell highlights the importance of Scripture-consistent truths in worship music. He contrasts the perspectives of worshipers and worship leaders, stressing discernment. Trust in songs is key, but questioning untrue lyrics is essential. He advises balancing new and traditional music, matching songs to service elements. Russell warns against the allure of popular radio songs and discusses the appropriateness of secular music in worship. Lastly, he reflects on the risks of special performances versus genuine worship.
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Worship Songs Must Teach Truth
- Corporate worship songs should instruct the congregation with truth consistent with Scripture.
- Worship can teach both intellectually and emotionally, so variety in genre matters.
Worshipers Trust, Leaders Scrutinize
- As a worshiper, avoid constant suspicion and enter worship ready to receive.
- As a worship leader, scrutinize song choices more carefully and steward congregational worship.
Audit Your Song Themes Regularly
- Review the overall themes your congregation sings and fill scriptural gaps intentionally.
- Balance older musical tradition with new expressions and compensate for leader biases.
