Singing Men (Or Not)

Albert Mohler, posting from Together for the Gospel, makes a point I have long believed.

Men won’t sing in church? Give them songs of conviction and gospel & then listen to the resounding joy. #t4g2016 pic.twitter.com/9hHnz9vvUV

— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) April 13, 2016

A lot of people assume men won't sing in church but I think the reality is that men will sing "songs of conviction and gospel" rather than sappy, effeminate songs. The same is true with sermons and other forms of teaching. Give a man some lame morality lesson wrapped up in religious jargon and little wonder he falls asleep. Give a born-again brother the unadulterated meat of the Gospel and if he is a believer he will be riveted. The problem is not a lack of interest, the problem is a lack of content, of conviction, of the power of the Gospel, the magnificence of the Kingdom and the glory of Jesus Christ our King and Savior. Give us that and watch us grow!