In verse 16, Paul writes, Be thankful in your hearts - because God has given us His word. Give thanks because God has given us music as a tool to help us encourage each other as we live life together in obedience to His word. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. I recently read the comments of a pastor who had spent time visiting people who had visited their church. They want to know what they can get out of church.
Churches are one more consumer commodity.
As if we buy God and not vice versa. Even here - when we worship Him. The focus must be on Him and what pleases Him and not us. Praise God that we can bring every situation and person in our lives to Christ and know that He is in complete control. We can know His peace.