own moral authority contrary to God. That moral authority is reducible to autonomy—self rule. In essence they say, “It is right because I desire it and I don’t need anything beyond that as a justification.” We can observe the development of this attitude in our music. Think of the ancient music of the Scriptures, the Psalms. Notice how David responds to his sin in Psalm 51: “Against you, you only, have I sinned” (v. 4). He weeps throughout his psalms about his sin, recognizing it for what it is.