Why No Musical Instruments?

The greatest and most beautiful musical instrument ever created is the human voice. It is both delicate and powerful. Intricate yet simple; this instrument of worship was designed by God alone. With our voices, we join in a symphony of praise, each having an equal part in the celebration and harmony of the worship of God the Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Although there are numerous references in Old Testament scripture of various instruments being used in worship, we find no such reference in New Testament scripture. What we do find is that God’s instrument of choice appears only to be that which he alone created: the human voice.

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord. EPH 5:19

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. COL 3:16