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Normative principle of worship

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The Normative Principle of Worship is a theological principle that teaches that worship in the Church can include those elements that are not prohibited by Scripture.

The opposing view - The Regulative Principle of Worship - teaches that with regard to worship "whatever is commanded in Scripture by command or example is required, and that whatever is not commanded is prohibited".

A new principle has been recently introduced into this discussion that seeks to strike a balance between the regulative and normative principles. Sometimes referred to as the "informed principle of worship", it teaches that:

What is commanded in Scripture regarding worship, it is required. What is prohibited in Scripture regarding worship, it is forbidden. What is not prohibited in Scripture regarding worship, it is permissible in worship only if properly deduced from proper application of Scripture using good and necessary consequence.