Should we sing songs from questionable sources?

Ben Slee  |  Features
Date posted:  1 Jun 2023
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Should we sing songs from  questionable sources?

Should we sing songs that are Biblical, singable and compelling, but come from a source that is questionable theologically or in ministry practice?

With more potential sources for songs than ever, we must be discerning not only about the content of a particular song, but also the ministry from which it comes. Here are two things worth considering before we teach a new song from a questionable source:

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