Can we dance in the service?
09-08-2007, 02:59 AM
Welcome to ZFF, Daego.
Not every church embraces dance as worship and praise, however the scriptures speak much about using our bodies to express our worship to the Lord. Dance is a part of doing so.
When one comes to an understanding that we are 3-part beings: body, soul, and spirit, then it is logical to say that it is just as important for the body to be offered in worship as our songs and our spoken praises. (See Romans 12:1.) I think that is quite serious. So maybe thinking that dancing before the Lord in the service is not "serious" is a false understanding of what holiness and seriousness really is.
How does one dance appropriately in the service? By using movements that glorify God rather than draw attention to the dancer. By expressing exhuberant praise that encourages others to also praise. By interpreting songs that demonstrate attitudes of worship to the Lord. I know that is a very general description, but worship dance can take many forms, often related to regional and cultural practices. There is not one "right" way to dance appropriately in the service from a technique standpoint. However, it is very important that the attitude of the heart of the dancer is one of worship, surrender, and submission to the church authorities.
Now, I've answered your question, let me ask you: Do you dance or wish to dance as part of your worship in the service? What has prompted your question?
Not every church embraces dance as worship and praise, however the scriptures speak much about using our bodies to express our worship to the Lord. Dance is a part of doing so.
When one comes to an understanding that we are 3-part beings: body, soul, and spirit, then it is logical to say that it is just as important for the body to be offered in worship as our songs and our spoken praises. (See Romans 12:1.) I think that is quite serious. So maybe thinking that dancing before the Lord in the service is not "serious" is a false understanding of what holiness and seriousness really is.
How does one dance appropriately in the service? By using movements that glorify God rather than draw attention to the dancer. By expressing exhuberant praise that encourages others to also praise. By interpreting songs that demonstrate attitudes of worship to the Lord. I know that is a very general description, but worship dance can take many forms, often related to regional and cultural practices. There is not one "right" way to dance appropriately in the service from a technique standpoint. However, it is very important that the attitude of the heart of the dancer is one of worship, surrender, and submission to the church authorities.
Now, I've answered your question, let me ask you: Do you dance or wish to dance as part of your worship in the service? What has prompted your question?
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