There are many expressions of worship that honor and glorify God. However, if there's any question about whether or not a dance move or banner is dishonoring to the Lord, then I would not use it.

As far as a worship leader or minister who is blatantly sinning, "they claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good." (Titus 1:16). How can a person like this effectively lead others to the Lord?

well the thing of it is, i know of someone who does worship, but they want to incorporate secular dance moves, and i find them offensive myself. i dont know how to tell them that thier actions are not very good. and the blatantly sinning person knows they are in the wrong, but they keep on doing it. and they are refusing the correction, and i find it very hard to sit back and watch it go on.

i sit and watch, and it breaks my heart that they will not heed the warnings and they will not receive the corrective thoughts and it hurts to see that....

My heart goes out to you...and if you find it hard to "sit back and watch it go on" then you must take action.

The best way to handle a situation such as you describe is found in Matthew 18:15-17:

15 "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Is this something going on at your church or at another? Either way, I would definitely discuss this with your pastor.

Hi Holy Dancer,

Matthew 18 is definitely good.  The first step is for you to address the individual first, just the two of you.  This is important because you can clear up misunderstandings without spreading anything you may regret later.

In this case, the dancer may not know that you are offended.  So respectfully informing them is a good way to start.  So as not to make him/her automatically defensive a good way to start is, "When you added that dance, I felt .......".  Your feelings are your own and even if they don't agree, they usually can respect your feelings.  Then if they still don't listen discuss with a pastor or leader.

Peace and Joy,

Andy