“Music, Too, Could Lie.”

Stalin loved propaganda. In 1948 he even cracked down on music. Eliminate the clashing notes, the brooding minor melodies and all sense of emotional turmoil. Music must be happy. Tell the lie, “Life is getting better, life is getting gayer.”

How wrong! What is music if it cannot release the pathos of our souls? But do our churches make the same mistake?

Crank up the praise music. Beat the drums. Wail away on the guitars. Make the people excited.

It’s time to be honest before God. If you’re scared, tell Him. If you’re angry, tell Him. If you’re depressed, lay it at His feet. Psalm 62:8 says, “Trust in Him at all times, you people; 
Pour out your heart before Him;
 God is a refuge for us” (NKJV).

Share your heart with God today. He loves you, and He cares.

My information about Soviet music comes from Defining Russia Musically by Richard Taruskin.