1. Defining Worship According to the Bible
First, let’s start with the Word of God! Worship, as depicted within the Bible, extends far beyond the songs sung on Sunday mornings. It encompasses our entire lives and is deeply rooted in our relationship with God. The Apostle Paul writes in Romans 12:1,Â
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to supply your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—that is your true and proper worship.”Â
This scripture illustrates that worship is a holistic offering of our lives to God, not confined to a particular activity or time. Similarly, Jesus teaches in John 4:24,Â
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship within the Spirit and in fact.”Â
This statement underscores that worship is a spiritual act that involves our hearts and minds fully engaging with God. Furthermore, Psalm 95:6 says, “Come, allow us to bow down in worship, allow us to kneel before the Lord our Maker,” highlighting a physical and reverent posture toward God.
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