This Bethel Worship Song Should be Avoided by All Christians, Worship Leaders and Churches

I was at a conference not too long ago and THIS song was sung during the service. The songs we select during worship are just as important as the sermons we preach. This video will help you analyze worship songs to ensure they are theologically accurate and proper to sing. This particular Bethel song is one that should be avoided and in this video I'll explain why.

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[thebeatagp]

Guys, I am not against Bethel music. But this particular song is not theologically accurate and I hope you’ll gain better skills at discerning these types of songs so you don’t sing them nor introduce them to your congregation if you are a worship leader.

[xocegutierrez]

I've never heard the song but I took the walls come crashing down line as when the Children of Israel shouted and the walls of Jericho came crashing down. When I'm obedient to God, and do what he commands me to do, demons are cast out and the sick are healed and souls are saved. Not because of anything in my power. It's 100% God working through me.

[StellaSalt-qggt]

Hi the walls of Jericho came crashing down with shouts from the Israelites I am a breast cancer survivor and I decreed and declared there is a miracle with my name on it and I got my miracle

[divineappointmentsministri]

I am a pastor, and the Bible tells us to speak the Word of God with authority, in the authority that Jesus gave just before He ascended to Heaven Mark 16: 15 -21 read it !! we are all His disciples, the ones who believe. don't judge people, judge fruit.

[peytonbalsbaugh]

"Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give." Matthew 10:8

[johnlongcock]

"when I open up my mouth" makes me think about the power of prayer or spreading the gospel because each of those really do perform miracles we can witness. Just remember all the credit is surely due to Jesus because he gave us that authority.

[victoriaadhiambo]

"i have the authority, Jesus has given me".yes i do!i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Amen.

[bobr]

God works through his people in all ways. We can not deny the power of God.

[davidamathis]

I used to play the piano for the children’s choir at my church. A very young child asked me whether the words of a church song had to come from the Bible. I thought about it for a second and said “yes.” That was decades ago, but I never forgot it. If the words of a song don’t align with the Bible, we don’t need to sing it in church. Out of the mouths of babes.

[alexanderlyon]

Respect but I'm not sure about this one. As a fellow Christian (and fellow Youtuber), I really hope that everything I post below is viewed through the lens of mutual respect. I love your channel and learn a lot from you.

If the lyrics had said instead, "I lift up my voice and shout and *_every mountain will be cast into the sea_* . . ." (from Matt 11:23) then I doubt we'd even be talking about these lyrics. The original Bible verse says " *_Whoever says_* to this mountain . . ." We're clearly supposed to say things with our mouths because that's the part that talks. And, mountains, walls? What's the difference? Also, Jesus did say directly, “He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these *_he will do_* ." (John 14:12). Of course, the walls in the lyrics bring the walls of Jericho to mind, "the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat." (Joshua 6:20). God told them to shout and He clearly is always prompting us to pray in our own lives. There are other verses that echo these sentiments.

This raises the question, is this an issue of theology or something as basic as faith, then? If our personal theology/doctrine/beliefs don't encourage us to pray for miracles, then we need to make more room for what Jesus told us. Also, the lyrics do clearly identify the source of the power/authority as Jesus (on the very same slide.). The slide @4:54 does not say, our voices can create miracles. It says, " *_When_* I lift my voice . . ." Those are two different statements. Jesus said, "When you pray . . ." more than once.

All that said, if the question at the end of the video had asked, "Is this music *_Biblically_* accurate?" I'd say the answer is yes! If there are Bible verses that say we shouldn't pray, lift up our voice, or even shout for miracles, or that the Holy Spirit is retired from the business of miracles, then let's talk about those verses. ;-)

I'll give you a real personal example that is an illustration of those lyrics (but, more importantly, the Bible verses that support them). Years ago, I injured my knee in sports. It didn't improve one bit for 2 months and there was constant pain. I was considering surgery. But I hadn't seriously prayed about it yet. I finally had the faith--prompted by God--to pray for healing (and I said those prayers out of my mouth) and received prayer at church from some people who laid hands on my knee. Within 48 hours, my knee was 100% healed. No more crutches. No more brace. God healed me *_when_* I lifted my voice. I didn't get healing until I prayed.

In terms of common ground, I agree we should carefully examine the lyrics we sing. I agree that we are not little gods. We are not the source of miracles and we cannot create anything miraculously. We cannot "name it and claim it." But I don't see that slide of lyrics saying any of those things. I'm not even sure the lyrics implied those things.

Again, you have my utmost respect. This is just a respectful disagreement. God bless.

[michellethomas]

Missed me with this one Pastor Allen. The walls of Jericho came crashing down with the shout and worship of the people. The power of life and death is in the tongue. He's given us the power and authority through Christ to speak and command demons to go..that is a miracle.

[AndraBcool]

Jesus said speak and the mountains would move. I trust Jesus 100%. We aren't going to get through these end times without believing Jesus 100%. I can't go one minute without Him.

[DaughterofJehovahJireh]

Jesus said “we would do even more than he did….”

[WriterFighters]

I sing this song at youth group a lot the time. when the line says "when i open up my mouth miracles start breaking out" we are talking about the power of the holy spirit and how he works through us and if you take just those lines then it would sound self centered but when you take the song as a whole then it's clear that its the power of the holy spirt that works through us. That is why the next thing it says is "i have the authority that Jesus has given me" because it's the power of the holy spirit that does the miracle and not us.

[Whoischichi]

Hey Allen! I’m actually the guy that was singing this song at the conference you attended in Texas. Appreciate this video. And as I do agree with your thoughts on worship in general, I don’t think that what you’re saying is taking place is the actual meaning and heart behind the lyrics. We take lyrics seriously as well. And in this particular part of the song, it speaks of moments when the power of God was released through praise. It still remains about God. And Him being the one that goes before us and fights our battles when we lift up praise. Scripture in various places support that . Glad you enjoyed worship outside of that though! Was awesome seeing you in the crowd! If Y’all need us hit us up!

[adelforsythe]

In Christ you do have all authority over the enemy.

“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you”

[Leah-bskn]

I think the Lord cares more about whats going on in ours hearts. Those lyrics are fine if they come from a place of gratitude... True worship

[scarletd]

“Because you have so little faith, ” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there, ’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20)

[brittanydrumright]

Walls can be broken when we sing. The walls of depression and anxiety. He has given us the authority to speak miracles. It is not through us but through Jesus who gives us strength and power

[MsV]

I really appreciate you because I was raised in a split family. My mom was Christian while my stepdad was Buddhist. When my mom died he had a strong influence on me, but I renewed my faith in the One and Only True God, the Creator. I’m very careful of what I watch and listen to and the company I keep. I don’t listen to secular music at all but I find myself questioning music on my Christian music station as well. I took my daughter and granddaughter to a “Christian” Winterfest concert and when Lecrea came out with flashing red lights and backup dancers being “suggestive” we left. The Holy Spirit came over me and I became physically sick. My daughter said the energy became completely different when he entered the stage and while she’s a believer in Jesus, she’s not 💯 devoted like I am. Please be aware of what you’re listening to and watching. You become like who you spend your time with, what you watch and what you listen to.