In First Chronicles, chapter twenty-five, verse seven, singing was primarily a medium to praise God and to glorify His name. In this verse, a total of two hundred and eighty-eight skilled musicians, which is twenty-four by twelve, shows that each of the twenty-four leading minstrels, called in First Chronicles twenty-five, verses two through four, are the “sons” of Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman, was associated with a company of eleven “brethren,” who were experts in the chanting of the sanctuary. The twenty-four leaders accompanied the singing of their choirs with instrumental music. They were so skilful to teach others and together, with their scholars, made up the four thousand mentioned in First Chronicles twenty-three, verse five.
David put those in order who were appointed to be singers and musicians in the temple. To prophesy, in this place, means praising God with great earnestness and devout affections under the influences of the Holy Spirit. In raising these affections, poetry and music became active. If the Spirit of God do not put life and great intensity of feeling or belief into our devotions, they will, however ordered, be a lifeless, worthless form. Music and singing brings forth entertainment, engagment, attraction, and satisfaction.
Today, music has created its own culture. However, it also has a lifestyle of its own. Music and singing sends a message to the hearers, especially those who engage and listen. For believers, singing to the Lord is a form of praise and worship. Still, there are certain kinds of music that is pleasing to the Lord.
There are godly songs that honor the Lord, and the presence of God is glad to receive and consumes the area, such as in the church. There are lyrics that religious people may create and sing, but do not bring the presence of God, nor praise and glorify His name, but create excitement and entertain all that attend. There are songs that church people sing that appear godly but do not glorify God but self and the physical and do nothing spiritually.