The Scariest Scripture for a Gospel Musician

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In the sacred space of worship, gospel musicians hold a significant role in uplifting congregations through their melodies and harmonies. However, behind the scenes, there exists a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed-the battle against secret sins.
In this eye-opening video, we delve into the profound responsibility that gospel musicians carry not only to their audience but also to their spiritual journey. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of maintaining purity of heart and mind while ministering through music.
Through insightful commentary and real-life examples, we shed light on the hidden dangers that lurk within the hearts of gospel musicians. From the temptation of pride to the pitfalls of immorality, we uncover the harsh reality that no one is immune to the struggles of the human condition.
But fear not, for amidst the shadows, there is hope. We explore the path to spiritual accountability and renewal, emphasizing the importance of transparency, accountability partners, and sincere repentance.
Whether you're a seasoned gospel musician or a fervent worshiper, this video serves as a poignant reminder of the weighty responsibility we all bear in our journey of faith. Let us strive together to honor God not only with our music but with the purity of our hearts.
Join the conversation in the comments below and share your thoughts on this crucial topic. Together, let's embark on a journey toward spiritual authenticity and freedom.
#GospelMusic #SecretSins #SpiritualAccountability #WorshipMinistry #ChristianLiving

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@nathanwilliams6892 Месяц назад

Amos 5:23 is the one that gets me. It basically says that worship music can be offensive to God if not done correctly--with a proper heart and without hypocrisy.

@dirtypatwalsh Месяц назад

I’m an old time Gospel blues musician who also plays original music and a few secular blues songs. I also play harmonica on the worship team at my church, which has me out playing 3 times a week. I don’t get paid for that and if I make more than $20 at a gig it was a stellar night. I know that none of this shall do anything for my salvation. When it comes to my more secular stuff, I’ve spoken with my pastor and he is very encouraging and tells me that as long as I’m playing to the glory of The Lord he says that I’m a witness for Jesus. That’s a good thing. It won’t save me tho. I know I’m right with God because I’m born again. I’m a gospel believing Christian. I don’t preach sinless perfection but I know the Holy Spirit has done great work within me, has changed and renewed my heart and opened my eyes to his truth and I’ll never be the same as I once was. I have spent about 30 years as a touring and recording musician but I’ll tell ya, playing for God is the best thing ever. I’m grateful The Lord has blessed me with the gifts he has. Hallelujah hallelujah! Praise The Lord!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🙏✝️❤️😀

@HI-lq4vl Месяц назад

I hear ya. But ask the Lord, not your pastor. Man can and will steer you wrong, knowingly and unknowingly. Keep on grooving for Christ! 🥰

@braggfamily1123 Месяц назад

Secular music glorifies the devil

@officialpoa3171 Месяц назад

*You should be OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW THE REAL HISTORY! it is GOSPEL MUSIC that is **#SECUALR**! BLUES AND JAZZ came first! You are under a DEMONIC SPELL 1st **#Corinthian**'s **13:11** ..................! YOUR FREE & ACCEPTED MASONIC PASTOR also knows that both GOD, THE DEVIL AND JESUS are all lies! But he will never reveal that with out your Swearing upon a BLOOD OATH OF DEATH and riding that goat! .....THE MATRIX HAS YOU*

@AndamaJoel Месяц назад

You will know the truth and the by truth will set you you free what's the truth Christ in you.

@officialpoa3171 Месяц назад

@@AndamaJoel #LMAO! 1 Corinthians 13:11 ....Son, you dont even know WTH Christ is!

@moseisaako Месяц назад

I've held a grudge against my own uncle who is the Pastor for church for so many years that I left the church band and became very bitter towards him and the band leader. I continue to pray that the Lord gives me the courage to ask for forgiveness and heal my heart in the mighty name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Thank you for this video brother. May God bless and watch over us all Amen.

@GospelMusicians Месяц назад

Wow so glad you chimed it. Sometimes we never know if these type of videos are helping people, but be encouraged brotha!

@davepatterson4774 Месяц назад

Great message! I'm not a gospel musician. I'm a Christian who plays music. My walk with Christ is my first priority in life. This being the case, I've had to walk away from bands and playing situations that threaten to drag me back into my old life. It's tough, as I've been friends with a lot of those people for most of my life. This is a large part of why we're not to be unequally yolked with unbelievers. So, my focus is to be right with the Lord and trust Him to bring me together with other musicians who have the same mindset. I'm not the best at what I do, but I long to serve Christ to the best of my ability with what talent He's given me. Hopefully that all makes sense. God bless you.

@petediamonds3950 Месяц назад

It makes sense bro

@davepatterson4774 Месяц назад

@@petediamonds3950 thank you. Much appreciated.

@keithmiller6583 Месяц назад

This verses to which you are referring in Matthew 7:21-23 used to scare me to death until I realized two things: 1 Repentance is the required first step in receiving salvation. 2 Having a personal relationship with Jesus and knowing Him is required; we get to know Him by reading His Holy Word and prayer. If we do these things and abide in Him, good works will naturally follow, and then these verses will no longer terrify us.

@rockkstah2550 Месяц назад

Decades ago a worship leader one’s said, GOD JESUS didn’t die on the cross and rise from the dead so you can be a musician. GOD JESUS rise from the dead so there’s forgiveness of sins and one can become a Christian, NOT a musician. Be a Christian first for GOD JESUS and musician last.

@edgartellez4394 Месяц назад

I agree totally. Amen.

@omega1845 Месяц назад

Amen

@-A-W-B Месяц назад

BLASPHEMY! Repent. Hear, oh Israel, Yah our Elohiym is ONE! His name is not JC! Psalms 68:4 Sing unto Elohim, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name YAH, and rejoice before him. Isiah 43:10. Read it!

@SHREDTILLDEAD Месяц назад

* once.

@gospel-keys-academy Месяц назад

Wow 😳 💯 🔥

@unclebuck1453 Месяц назад

Thanks man, I say a prayer every time I pickup my guitar. It makes me feel better about practice, even after a bad night. Sometimes I gosh and sin in general like everyone when practicing, but I repent. Trying to get better about that at least. Music I’ve made is mostly secular, I love Blues and right now have really been in to glam metal. But I think God is in everything. Right down to the microtonal and sonically inaccessible qualities of music. I know at the end of the day, God endowed me with music inclination and I just want to use it for good. I always pray in hopes, that with the power of music I could spread the power of His word. May not be the most stand up musician compared to the wonderful performers of the gospel. But I love and fear thine Lord, with all my heart.

@cecilhepburn7715 Месяц назад

You are so on point Sir. What I see with many church musicians is their lack of commitment to a relationship with God. Their playing is merely a gig for them or just a meal ticket. As you pointed out church musicians are exposed to the word of God more than the average church members. So there is no excuse to being complicit when it comes to knowing God and being totally sold out to Him. Thanks my brother for reminding us that we have an obligation to God, ourselves, and to the unbelievers to be true disciples of Christ. Even as church musicians.

@frederickweeksjr.1189 Месяц назад

BROTHER.....THIS SUBJECT brings me to tears!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for bringing us to this PERTINENT understanding. We are SERVANTS 1st........we DO this works BECAUSE we are saved,NOT to get saved.........blessings to you and your family brother 🙏............WE NEEDED THIS.

@GospelMusicians Месяц назад

Well said brotha…..I have to remind myself this often.

@ThaLyricalLevite Месяц назад

This video is absolutely 100% correct. as a musician, I definitely took heed to this video. I pray other musicians do the same.

@timedwards5600 Месяц назад

I have played worship for over 40 years. I never got paid. Lord has made me sit down in seasons.

@Hugh_Manitee Месяц назад

I concider it an offering and an honor to serve The Lord.

@Dadee3 Месяц назад

*Lol, you missed out 40 years of blessings. Foolish.*

@Dadee3 Месяц назад

@@Hugh_Manitee*Considering an act doesn't make it biblical.*

@Hugh_Manitee Месяц назад

@Dadee3 Not sure what your meaning is BUT, I never felt as if I should be paid to play instruments in church services. It is biblical to give of yourself to bless others.

@ThereIsHopeInJesusChrist Месяц назад

There, you said it: "I have PLAYED worship..."

@garybush5471 Месяц назад

Thank you sir! This is a timely word! It's about a personal relationship with Jesus. He is not just savior, he has to be Lord, meaning ruler over our lives

@KJinTX Месяц назад

I have been a worship leader for over 24yrs. You are speaking FACTS my brother.

@mikeconnor4736 Месяц назад

A worship leader rightly understood is the teaching elder who exposits with proper hermeneutics

@TomiLoveless Месяц назад

Brother, I'm Praying for you. For WE all have sinned and come short... I'm first, and I've sinned. I pray for OUR LORD FATHER to cleans me white as snow every time I pray. I've been a Christian since as long as I remember. I've worshipped in many Churches. I've been a member in churches that have fallen apart in schism and sin. I've been given much and I've had more taken away. Our Lord and Messiah lived a perfect life and was crucified, then rose from the dead and is in Heaven. But never once did Our LORD King wake in the morning as a sinner. He never once was under the threat of Eternal Death and Punishment. He says he knows how many hairs we have on our heads. I know that I don't know as much about him. Believe me I want to know, but the flesh is week. Only the Spirit is strong. I am Week and he is Strong. I pray He is forgiving and understands my weakness. The Enemy Against us is also strong. He beats us down time after time. I pray that HE our LORD AND SAVIOR continues to pick us up, again and again, Lifts us all into his grace forever out of this wicked place. BROTHERS AND SISTERS ALL FOR ETERNITY! in THE HOLY NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, AMEN!

@turbulenttruth Месяц назад

So glad to hear this word. I’ve been in Christian music since I was 3. I’ve seen it all and had it all and NOTHING MATTERS MORE THAN BEING CLOSE TO HIM!! Anything that clouds your view of Jesus is something to discard, no matter the consequences. Jesus is King and will accept no other position. Gary Chapman

@rebeccahermosillo6 Месяц назад

Yessir this is a good stuff. I think about this often, BUT lately, it has really been on my mind. Thank you SO SO SO much for this reminder. God help me to stay connected to YOU more than music or any "church routine"!! 🙏🏼 ❤

@josephukwenya Месяц назад

Thank you for this powerful message, it really needs to go viral. Luke 12:48 To whom much is given, much is expected of him/her.

@Thunder-sf4qy Месяц назад

Amen brotha Jamal! When King Yeshua says, "depart from me I never knew you", it will apply to ANYONE who is not in Covenant relationship with Yah. Everyone is not a Bishop, Elder, Deacon, Apostle Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor or Teacher. So it can be applied to singers, musicians or any other office that has a function in the body of Christ, as well to any unbelievers. Obedience to King Yeshua is a kingdom principle for all, for he alone is LORD of lords. And the LORD is the owner, those that truly believe and worship Yahweh in spirit and truth belong to him, they are the ones who keep Covenant relationship with Yah. But believe what thou will. Peace be with you all, and Shalom 🔥🔥🔥🙏

@kimwestwood8840 Месяц назад

We are IN covenant relationship and abide in Him the moment we are born again. The righteousness of Messiah is imputed to him that believes, John 3 FOUR times Jesus tells us. John 6:40 . 1 John 3:8-9 ...Matthew 7:21 refers to non believers. Jesus knows His sheep. John 10:14

@hopebrowning6300 Месяц назад

His name is JESUS!!!!!!!

@haroldLvaught Месяц назад

thank you! It hit me that I at times am afraid to obey the Lord when it is inconvenient. It has been my on my heart to live in complete surrender, and it is definitely a process. Good word, we needed to hear it

@rweyerukabuka5808 Месяц назад

Amen...you are blessed in Jesus name to tell the world the truth which is the word of God, let's be healed!

@marvelletyson6581 Месяц назад

Oooooooweeee you are preaching, I’m from Memphis Tn and we’re considered the Bible Belt. So the spirit of religion is so prevalent here, this is literally my hearts cry to musicians in my area!!!

@dstrongcrowe432strong6 Месяц назад

Thanks Jamal. This was a mature Word to some, but should really be the norm if we truly are following scripture. Your instructional videos back in 2010 were my introduction to Gospel music as prior I knew nothing about playing Contemporary Gospel, but what kept me buying your stuff was not just being impressed musically, but seeing that you had the right heart about what the whole thing is about. I have since studied other styles of music to further develop using other instructors and youtubers, but at the core, my heart belongs to Christ and His will concerning how I use my gift. And that is something that will never change. I appreciate you posturing yourself and expressing openly for listeners right where I know I need to be and where my heart needs to be anchored, and anyone else who truly wants to live a life pleasing unto God and God alone. God Bless You and Yours, Brother! ❤🙏✝📖

@SamVieiraGuitar Месяц назад

You are one of my references for "worship" music. I really thank God for your life and you very balanced knowledge and discernment. Thank you for another great video, this is what we need.

@DaleParkhurst92909 Месяц назад

Fantastic message. Thank you for this and what a great reminder for us. Hallelujah!

@jameshartzenberg5763 Месяц назад

I can relate to it. God places application of His Word in our daily lives ABOVE His Spiritual gifts given unto us.

@iengineer_247 Месяц назад

I don’t know of many people as musicians sharing this message you are for working in the church. Most argue about not getting paid and use scripture and sometimes no scripture to back up getting paid. You’re being a leader to hold musicians accountable for the sake of the gospel and their lives!!!!

@QueenLadySummer329 Месяц назад

I read a book back in 2016 that helped me greatly and it is called From Performance to Praise by Joe Pace. If you read this book, your life will change because you will understand who you are in God’s eyes.

@damejames42 Месяц назад

EXACTLY my brothah...Awesome warning sound the alarm. To Yah be All the glory🙌🏾🙏🏾💪🏾

@KellBailey Месяц назад

Bro this is so needed thank you so much !!!!

@erickcabreraofficial Месяц назад

thank you for this word my brother, to be honest many people don’t want to hear this but it’s the truth! & i love the truth even tho this hurts. i know this message touched someone out there may God blesss you & your family alot

@braxtonjackson_ Месяц назад

We all needed to hear this today

@dmartires87 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for reminding me of this we get caught up in what we are doing and forget to humble and do his will in our lives. God bless you brother I enjoyed your video.

@SandroGiovanni Месяц назад

Thank you for this message Jamal!!🙏🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼

@damionhobson1852 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this Mr. Hartwell. I needed this to improve on my Christian life.

@robanthonywhite2468 Месяц назад

Preach Brother! This word needs to be heard by many as I once use to be one of those musicians.

@prsticks74 Месяц назад

Much needed message, thanks for sharing

@robeldamtew Месяц назад

Thank you for the reminder🙏🏽🙏🏽so much to learn, God Bless you!

@adamcoe9612 Месяц назад

As much as I “thought I didn’t need to watch this” I did anyways. And as much as I “didn’t think it would sit well” if I shared it with other worship team members, I did anyway. All I can ask is God help me. Grateful for videos like this. In my opinion, we are in a time where we have enough patches. We have enough sounds. We have enough equipment. What we are short on in this day and age is men who lead by example. Men who minister directly to Christian musicians. Churches tend to forget about us, or really would rather us not have trouble because it makes the church look bad…I truly appreciate you brother. I’m glad you are telling me to make sure I’m right with God, instead of trying to make my keys rig sound cooler..in church.. Thank you. You’re an inspiration.

@nyanyalee1 Месяц назад

Jamel What a word to keep us line. Wow The last 2 videos. More of the these vids. . GM coming at you. God bless you

@stanilausattionu3124 Месяц назад

God bless you for reminding to check our hearts❤️

@AliJehReik Месяц назад

Beautiful word brother. Been watching you since i was 13 years old. I'll be 28 in July. Your videos on music have taught me much about music. Thank you for that! Shalom to you and blessings upon you and your family.

@user-vz6mk9gk8n Месяц назад

Thank you brother! May God Bless.

@briansoltis9423 Месяц назад

Humility, Gratitude and Mercy.

@donaldcarter3393 Месяц назад

Amen, my brother, I'm not surprised I'm there with you. I appreciate you, Sir! I'm not knew to anything you're saying, I agree with all of what you're saying. 🙏🏾💧🌿🕊🔥🌹❤️🙏🏾

@shodapad07 Месяц назад

Amen. Thank you sir for this Word and Video. Mercies oh Lord ❤

@leahgodson2319 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing this.

@islandgirl024 Месяц назад

I love music and i know God called me to bring people closer to him through music and I don't care what any Christian says. Being a lukewarm musician is the problem. But when you are on fire and you speak the biblical truth in the music and not praise yourself then you're doing the right thing.

@user-xc6su5sf4x Месяц назад

Real talk Jamal Deep Brother. Great Post.

@tammycovington3288 Месяц назад

I hear you loud and clear but this message and conviction is NOT only for gospel musicians but for ANYONE WHO claims The Name of Christ and To them that believe in Jesus Christ… get right church and let’s go home💯👏👏👏👏👊🙌🙏

@damoncombs4959 Месяц назад

Loving the new content! Keep it going bro! 😀

@mtp4430 Месяц назад

Great video my friend 👍 Your points are all valid and spot on. God Bless You 🙏

@victormgonzalez2677 Месяц назад

Amen brother a lot of musicians forget they are to preach the gospel to in their channel, that they are given gift to help other but not just in been musician, thanks brother for this incredible help

@felixdada2044 Месяц назад

Thank you very much bro. for your advice , I really appreciate that God richly bless you

@phil_asaph Месяц назад

God bless you for this message Sir

@jmoosic Месяц назад

This is so important for musicians to ask themselves and I'm playing for God or am I playing for me

@DimapicStudio Месяц назад

Great speech.keeps us in line for our God

@DarrylStevens40 Месяц назад

Good word my brother!💯

@stevepyles8871 Месяц назад

Perfect Word

@PaulineZellnerMinistries Месяц назад

AMEN and AMEN. GOSPEL MUSICIANS ARE WORSHIP LEADERS, AND MUST BE WORSHIPERS OF GOD FIRST AND FOREMOST.👏🙏🙌📖✝️🎸🎵❤️🎸🎼❤️🎸🎶❤️🙌🙏👏🎸

@markhaney2884 Месяц назад

We are all saved "In Christ", none are saved in self!!!!!

@-A-W-B Месяц назад

Saved from what? Salvation is PHYSICAL, not a spiritual thing!

@markhaney2884 Месяц назад

@TIMMAY-jb4gi read the rest of the sentence, it tells you what you have to work out in your mind and heart. Saved by Him not your "works". Still not sure, try chapter 3 verse 3.

@markhaney2884 Месяц назад

@@-A-W-B could say, saved from yourself, since the pride of self-righteousness is what separates people from The Truth (Jesus)

@spiritgroovestudios Месяц назад

Very impactful and also a wake up call. God bless you

@irobmusic8894 Месяц назад

That's a sound word. Thank you for sharing the scripture.

@baabajosh Месяц назад

Wooow. This is pure and direct word from God. God bless you with more.

@brianmwesigwa9871 Месяц назад

The best message I’ve heard all year.

@JTFuller Месяц назад

This was extremely POWERFUL my friend.. Outstanding message.. I love the way you broke this down.. You are absolutely right, WE do have responsibility with being saturated with The Word.. I love this dude.. Amen..

@HenricoC Месяц назад

I am a born pentacostal gospel musician for almost my whole life. Amos 5:23 speaks loudly to me, as most people in the pentacostal bands make a joyfull noise but do not have a clue or a teachable spirit to be taught to play music more professionally and to make good harmonies. I do not get paid for the talents i am using for the Lord's service, but strife to become better and better each time

@sampsonaborah1190 Месяц назад

Blessings senior Bro, much love from Ghana😇

@Jay-TR909 Месяц назад

A good pointer is are you enduring daily conflict, capturing thoughts, wrestling with the flesh, asking God for help? If you are then that can be an indicator that you moving forward. It’s when you stand still and let go of the tension that there may be cause for concern. Essentially it’s about picking up the cross daily. I never think I’m right with God, but I ask Him to help each day. I just trust in Jesus and that He will see me through as He promised, after all I can do nothing meaningful without Him.

@DaddyBooneDon Месяц назад

He must increase and I must decrease

@lynnyrouse8192 Месяц назад

Your sermon was different to most I have heard. God bless you. Your heart is in the right place.

@AndrewMcKain Месяц назад

This is GREAT 🙏🏾

@MaltaShayka Месяц назад

This is so good!

@biggareid Месяц назад

God bless you, brother but you're more than just a musician; you're a true minister of the gospel.

@b0unce805 Месяц назад

Sound word🙏🏾

@sonnysullivan6061 Месяц назад

Thanks so much for sharing this special teaching for us minstrels. We want to hear the Lord say enter in to the joys of the Lord.

@biggmarv30 Месяц назад

Amen thanks Brother blessings to you and your family

@RCGC01 Месяц назад

Thank you. I needed to jear this. Praise Jesus

@Love-is-action Месяц назад

Beautiful video praise Jesus ❤

@JohnsonkeyzMusicAcademy Месяц назад

❤❤❤❤ Accurate Message for Gospel Musicians Thanks so much Papa Jamal You are one Big inspiration that I watched decades ago and inspired me to start teaching Gospel Musician around 2014/2015 till Date on my Channel ❤🎉 I celebrate you always sir

@lorgerdat Месяц назад

We renamed the “worship team” to “music team” in our church. We don’t get to monopolise worship, there are many ways to worship and music is just one of them.

@philipjean-jacques5322 Месяц назад

Hallelujah!

@aalbertbright Месяц назад

God bless You Sir 🙏🏽

@musiq4life36 Месяц назад

This is good bro!

@SrLTpKs6425 Месяц назад

Thats a vital message. We should be examining ourselves daily. 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless indeed you [b]are disqualified. 6 But I trust that you will know that we are not disqualified.

@nhartigan72 Месяц назад

It's a struggle for many to stop playing the bars. In the church they're telling people to come to the light of Jesus & repent, but then they leave and encourage people to come into the darkness of the bars & alcoholism.

@nhartigan72 Месяц назад

@@DK-nq9wv unfortunately yes & the pastor was angered that I even mentioned that this was conflicting.

@Cinnamonst1x Месяц назад

YOU BETTER PREACH! AMEN!

@SimonGiddings Месяц назад

Amen, our walk and obedience to God is far more important than how well we can play or sing. I would like to add a further warning : "Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly." James 3:1 Worship leaders are teaching indirectly by the songs they choose and use. People will often go home after the service and have a song which will stay with them all week - if it is unscriptural or blatantly wrong, then we are teaching falsehoods to the church. We will be held accountable for how WE have lead God's people - that's scary!

@straceshow3212 Месяц назад

Good points. Don't be lulled into assuming you are safe just because you go thru the motions.

@dinodaniels6309 Месяц назад

Good word!

@austincooleymusic Месяц назад

Brother, I love this! I need to be apart of this!

@marvelletyson6581 Месяц назад

Preach!!!

@shodapad07 Месяц назад

Mercies oh Lord ❤

@angelgudino4496 Месяц назад

awesome

@Zoba6013 Месяц назад

Thanks for blessing my soul

@user-lw7vt6mz7y Месяц назад

Lord have mercy on me 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@vralex02 Месяц назад

Great message!!!

@GospelMusicians Месяц назад

Ma man...Thanks for the support bro!

@dylanfuentes5561 Месяц назад

Wow so powerful

@danpowell5286 Месяц назад

Yeah it’s one of those videos but it’s a good word, I quit music for years because of the arrogance factor but then realized that even though I was punishing my ego I was also being disobedient by not using my gifts. Yeah, much is required regardless of what we consider as a solution. The gifts are to be used for His glory.