Description:  The passion and ability to play a musical instrument or sing in a way which contributes to spiritual worship or understanding.

Meaning:  a musician

Key Traits:  musically gifted, creative, flexible, diligent,

Characteristics:    This is a person who can…

·        Sing or play an instrument in a way which edifies the community

·        Express emotions or spiritual expressions through music

·        Lead people towards God in worship

·        Lift up souls of others

·        Appropriately perform in a way which amplifies the Spiritual focus of the church, whether for repentance, thanksgiving, reflection, or celebration

                                                              …and enjoys doing it.

Cautions/liabilities:

·        Pride in performing rather than joy in sharing.

·        May not be appreciated as a work of the Spirit.

·        May neglect or devalue non-musical worship.

·        May be too critical towards those less musically gifted.

·        May confuse skill in playing with contribution to worship.

Scripture:  Psalm 150; Psalm 49:4; 1 Samuel 16:14-23.

Examples: David