“a time to mourn, and a time to dance;” ecl.3:4 dance = patterned and rhythmic bodily movements,...
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“a time to mourn, and a time to dance;” Ecl.3:4
Dance = patterned and rhythmic bodily movements, usually performed to music, that serve as a form of communication or expression [Microsoft Encarta]
Jump, leap, skip
The Bible does not say “Thou shalt not dance”.
The Bible does not say “Thou shalt not give poison to your neighbor.”
The Bible does not say “Thou shalt not strangle your neighbor.”
An Expression of Religious Enthusiasm
Exodus 15:20 - Miriam and women
Judges 11:34 - Jephthah’s daughter
2 Samuel 6:14 - David danced before the Lord
Emotional expressions of religious feeling and enthusiasm
An Expression of Lewd thoughts and desires
Exodus 32:19 - Sinai - Golden calf “dancing”
v.25 “the people were naked”
Matt. 14:6 - Salome danced before Herod
led to the beheading of John
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,” Galatians 5:19
Wanton acts or manners, as filthy words, indecent bodily movements, unchaste handling of males and females,
Lewdness, licentiousnessIndecency, Sensuality, Debauchery
“Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like:…” Gal. 5:21a
Revelling refers to excessive feasting and carousing and has a close relationship with “music and dancing”.
Modern dance is sexually stimulating.Heb. 13:4 “Marriage is honourable”Appeal of dancing is human passion.
“Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like:…” Gal. 5:21a
Anything like these Dancing is associated with other works of Flesh:
Adultery and FornicationHatred - Jealousy - Wrath - AngerMurders - Drunkenness
“Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.” Mt.7:17
ImmodestyDrinkingAdulteryDivorce
HEARTACHES
Helps to develop grace and poise
They love music
The dance will be supervisedMark 7:21-23 = from within
Could we go to a dance and not dance ?Lend your approvalTempting situationCan sin by watching
Is dancing a fruit of the spirit or a work of the flesh?
Does dancing draw one nearer to God ?
Does dancing help you bring others to Christ?
Would dancing be right for the elders and deacons and preacher?
“Keep unspotted from the world” Jas. 1:27
“Not be conformed to this world” Rom. 12:2
“Set our affections on things above” Col. 3:2
“Abstain from all appearance of evil” 1 Thes.5:22
The Bible does not approve
LascivousnessRevelling
Things like these
“…those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Gal. 5:21 NKJV
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
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Evans, Ga. 30809
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Sunday Morning Oct. 17, 2010