There is one so-called worship leader, the son of a pastor of a large congregation. With inheritance of wealth, and prestige, he said: “I write all my songs out of my life experiences, born out of pain and sufferings.” He was too young to make such a statement. On inquiry, it was found out that: the pain and sufferings he went through were all love failures (at least 16 of them before his marriage) with girls, and he composed a song after each love break. He put his pain, loneliness, and suffering in his songs. His relationship with other women was transferred into songs as a relationship with God, which is ridiculous. Sadly, some songs are sung in the churches. “It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.” (Ecclesiastes 7:5)
Scripture-based: Songs should be written on the Word of God. Many people who do not read and write, learn biblical truth from the songs they sing. Hence, writing praise, thanksgiving, and worship songs is an awesome duty.
Experiences: Many psalms in the bible have a context. The writers went through certain experiences, joyful or painful as individuals and as a nation, expressed through songs and laments. Inspired by the Holy Spirit a few songs point to the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ termed as Messianic Psalms. The writers confess their sins and exalt the faithfulness of God. They did not try to suppress their wickedness, but openly confessed them like King David in Psalm 51.
Skills: Some are skillful in musical instruments and proficient in languages. Their songs could be great literature for concerts and not for worship.
Fools: The bible describes a fool as the one who does not believe in God. A fool is also one who behaves as if there is no god. The songwriter who wrote his tragedies as a mark of the spirituality of suffering, behaved as if God is dumb and deaf. Hence, his songs are that of fools.
Do I worship the Lord in truth and spirit?