Why don't ya'll just ask him what he prefers?

FYI, some of the early hymns were sung to the melody of songs that were being sung in the local bars and saloons in order to attract the drunks that couldn't tell the difference. Look up the Wesleyan brothers.

Oh the old holier than thou my form of organized religion is closer to God than yours argument.

You'd think that everyone would be happy to do whatever it takes to get more folks in the church doors regardless of what they look like, are wearing or how they are worshipping. Arguments like this don't help that cause.

Or electricity, or air conditioning, or pews, or virtually any other aspect of a modern church. It's a flawed reasoning. If that's what someone prefers, then that's cool. But just because the NT doesn't mention guitars and pianos doesn't mean they can't/shouldn't be incorporated.

I'm pretty sure those things didnt exist 2,000 years ago but the instrument did.Folks can do what ever they want it has no effect on me or mine. I just want to have Bible for what me and my family do in worship.God is not my pal and church service isn't a party to me.

Well David made a fool out of himself as he worshiped God. He even used a stringed instrument. I believe he was considered a "man after God's own heart". (1st Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22)

If God is not your pal,I suggest you get on better terms with him.Then maybe he will let you play a little music and loosen up so you can enjoy life a little bit.

Hebrews 10:25King James Version (KJV)

25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Well Ridgestalker, looks like traditional is not an acceptable answer to snakebit's query.

Ilike any music at church if sung for the glory of God. Pasted this from Andy Harris:
A lady went to her Pastor and said “Pastor, I won't be going to your church anymore.” The Pastor responded “But why?” The lady said “Ah! I saw a woman gossipping about another member; a man that is a hypocrite; the worship team living wrong; people looking at their phone during service; among so many other things wrong in your church.”

The Pastor replied “OK. But before you go, do me a favor: take a full glass of water and walk around the church three times without spilling a drop on the ground. Afterwards, leave the church if you desire.” The lady thought: too easy! She walked three times around the church as the Pastor had asked. When she finished she told the Pastor she was ready to leave.

The Pastor said, “Before you leave I want to ask you one more question. When you were walking around the church, did you see anyone gossipping?” The lady replied “No.” “Did you see any hypocrites?" The lady said "No." "Anyone looking at their phone?” “No.” “You know why?” “No.”

“You were focused on the glass, to make sure you didn't stumble and spill any water. It's the same with our life. When we keep our eyes on Jesus, we don't have time to see the mistakes of others. We will reach out a helping hand to them and concentrate on our own walk with the Lord."

I believe that would be old testament. I just simply told what I liked and why and folks start jumping on you with two feet.

I like that DoeNut. Amen

Sorry for that RS. I didn't mean that towards you. I was just pointing out an example of someone who loved God and he was caught in the act of worship.

and its normally the same ones with their condescending posts.
When I saw this thread, I started looking for one particular patronizing member, he didn't fail to show his true colors.

Roman Catholic, so anything written after 1750 or so is too modern.

I think most of us can agree that as long as your heart is right in worship, whichever form you choose is fine.

I say we get back to the OP's original question of what we prefer, not which is more pleasing to God.

Cain and Abel both gave sacrifices but Cain's was rejected. He didn't have the right attitude or heart. Attitude means a great deal. It's also an example that all worship is not acceptable.

This thread is making me think of "Sgt. York" and them singing "Give me that Old Time Religion". Those Pentecostals were getting too contemporary for Alvin and the Preacher's liking.

Sgt York was one of those Church of Christ folks that stick to the Bible and never have fun.

It's nothing but flesh and pride anytime we judge what we do as better-more holy,than what that other guy is doing.