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Satan And Music In Heaven
Prior to his fall, was Satan in
charge of music in heaven?
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Music
was created by God to bring glory to Him - music is a part of what takes place
around the throne of God in heaven. Worship of God in heaven will certainly
include singing as well. Before the fall of Satan, he served as an angel before
the Lord, likely involved in praising God. Despite Satan's high rank in God's
presence, at some point he turned against the Lord in pride. Satan was clearly
a leading or the leading angel in heaven, but it is unclear whether he served
as leader of the music. This detail is not directly answered in Scripture. He
would have worshiped God as other angels did, likely including worship through
song or possibly an instrument. Yet his fall led to his rejection from his
position and a future eternal torment.
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Two biblical passages that speak about Satan's role before
his fall include Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14.
The King
James Version of Ezekiel 28:13 states,
"The workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee
in the day that thou wast created."
The Hebrew text of this verse has been difficult to
interpret.
Modern
translations offer a slightly different rendering: "and crafted in gold
were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they
were prepared" (ESV).
The Greek translation of the Old Testament (the earliest
translation of the Hebrew text) includes the list of stones used in the breast
piece of the high priest in this verse.
Though uncertain, the focus appears to be on the various
stones that represent beauty rather than on music.
However, music is a part of what takes place around the
throne of God in heaven.
For example, Revelation 5:8 and 15:2 mention
harps used in the worship of God.
Worship of God in heaven will certainly include singing as
well.
Before the fall of Satan, he served as an angel before the
Lord, likely involved in praising God.
Though it is not clear if he led music, he was called the "anointed
guardian cherub" (Ezekiel 28:14).
Despite
Satan's high rank in God's presence, at some point he turned against the Lord
in pride: "You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; above the
stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly
in the far reaches of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High'" (Isaiah 14:13-14).
Satan was clearly a leading or the leading angel in heaven,
but it is unclear whether he served as leader of the music.
He would have worshiped God as other angels did, likely
including worship through song or possibly an instrument.
Yet his fall led to his rejection from his position and a
future eternal torment (Revelation 20:10).
Satan now serves his own agenda, living as a liar and father
of lies, seeking those he can devour (John 8:44; 1 Peter 5:8).
In connection with Satan's possible use or leadership of
music in heaven, some see concerns regarding certain music on earth being used
by Satan as well.
However, music was created by God to bring glory to Him.
His people are called to use this art form to honor His name
and to serve others.
Believers must be discerning in their own use of music to make sure their choices honor the Lord rather than serve their own interests or dishonor the Lord through promoting sinful actions that promote the work of the evil one.
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