Do you realize that some of the most incredible forms of worship are found outside the walls of the church and have no reference to the God of all creation?
For example, have you ever watched on TV, or, better yet, attended a concert and sporting event? These events are filled with the same forms of worship mentioned in the pages of God’s Word – the same expressions of worship that God desires. Adoration. Applause. Awe. Dancing. Devotion. Excitement. Honor. Music. Shouting. Singing.
And here’s the thing about worship; you’re free to worship whatever or whomever you want, but there’ll always be a last twist to the story: whatever you worship, you imitate; whatever you imitate, you become. In other words, whatever you value most will ultimately determine who you are. If you worship money, you’ll become greedy at the core of your heart. If you worship some sinful habit, that same sin will grip your soul and poison your character to death. If you worship stuff, your life will become material, void of eternal significance. If you give all your praise to the god of you, you’ll become a disappointing little god both to yourself and to all those who trust in you.
To be continued...
No comments:
Post a Comment