Perhaps what we should consider now is if what God rejects as idolatry in public worship is something that he accepts in private worship? It seems that if we do not settle for a changing God the same regulations apply to all worship, whether public or private. If this is the case, and instruments can be used in private as you have affirmed, it can logically be inferred that instruments can also be used in public worship if done decently and in order. Do you see how your lack of connecting the dots is causing inconsistency in your reasoning?
That God has different regulations for public and private worship doesn't make God changeable. In the home the father may instruct and the mother may lead in prayer, unlike in public worship.
I came back to edit this post because I didn't like my snarky tone in it (again, please forgive me Tim.)I originally said here that I didn't affirm that musical instruments may be used in private or family worship; however in fact I did initially affirm that the RPW only applies to public worship. That's not really what I believe, and now I know that I won't be saying it again; but don't know that it's something we can press on people. A great area for study and counsel.
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