How to respond to anti-dance arguments

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I usually just laugh and ask them when they're going to give up electricity, indoor plumbing, and automobiles!



I then ask them about what the Greek words mean that talk about worship and praise. I ask them what Jesus' response was when the disciples returned from their first missionary quest. He "rejoiced". Ah, what does that mean exactly? What does the Greek word imply? Some see it as a very physical verb. Not merely excited and happy in his heart, or smiling broadly. Leaping, or springing up are the two main accepted definitions, but there are some who equate this with (gasp) dance. Dance is, after all, the sort of activity that Jewish men and women engage in when God is doing amazing things. Great way to celebrate Him.



And then I often turn, tsking, that they aren't full enough of His joy that is springs up and breaks out of them with such exuberance!