Why does God demand
our worship?
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To understand the answer to this question, we must first
define worship.
Worship means to honor or praise.
God is the one perfect Being in the entire universe,
completely worthy of worship. Thus He requests, seeks, and demands that His
created beings honor Him.
Further, we are taught
to worship no other god or idol.
Exodus 34:14 clearly states, "for
you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a
jealous God."
Deuteronomy 12:31 adds that those who follow the Lord
must worship according to His ways, not the ways of those who worship other
gods: "You
shall not worship the LORD your God in that way." .
We are clearly commanded to worship God.
We are clearly commanded to worship God.
Psalm 95:6 proclaims, "Oh
come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our
Maker!"
First Chronicles 16:29 states, "Ascribe to the
LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the
LORD in the splendor of holiness."
John 4:23-24 notes,
"the Father is seeking such people
to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit
and truth."
Romans 12:1
instructs, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by
the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and
acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship."
Worship is
more than singing; it is a life posture of honoring God through obedience and
acknowledgment of His worth.
Worship is not an option; it is a command.
Even in the last days, Revelation 15:4 teaches
that all will worship the Lord: "Who will not
fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will
come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."
Why does God expect worship from people? He is the Creator
of all things, including every person (Genesis 1).
In addition, God is the sustainer of all life: "And he is before all things,
and in him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:17).
Further, God has provided a way for salvation through Jesus
Christ (John 3:16; Romans
5:8).
Plus, God is the only true God (John 17:3).
There is no other god, person, or created thing that should
receive allegiance in the place of the Lord. He is our Creator, Sustainer, and
Salvation. God deserves our worship, and we are wise to entrust our lives and
our worship to Him.
Worship is desired and demanded by the Lord. Especially for
believers in Jesus Christ, worship is the expected way of life.
The perfect God who has saved believers from their sins is
completely worthy of all worship, both in this life and for all eternity.
Would you want to have a deeper relationship with God?
God has made it possible for you to know Him and experience an amazing change
in your own life by receiving His Son, Jesus Christ, and have eternal life.
Say the following prayer:
“Father God, I confess I am a sinner
and my sins have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I now want to turn
away from my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and help me avoid
sinning again.
I believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ
died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become the Lord of
my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Thank You that
according to your Word, I am now born again.
Please send Your Holy Spirit to help
me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I promise to study
Your Word – the Bible.
Please use me for Your glory.
In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.”
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You Shall Not
Worship Idols
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lyrics
Verse 1
As we worship You, let all the world come and see
How the mercy we've received from You can set them free
As we worship You, let all this joy that fills our hearts
Bring a hunger and a hope to those who strayed so far
How the mercy we've received from You can set them free
As we worship You, let all this joy that fills our hearts
Bring a hunger and a hope to those who strayed so far
Chorus
As we bow in adoration and stand in reverent awe
Show Your majesty and glory, let Your anointing fall
As we declare Your name Lord Jesus as the only name who saves
May the power of Your salvation fill each heart we pray
Show Your majesty and glory, let Your anointing fall
As we declare Your name Lord Jesus as the only name who saves
May the power of Your salvation fill each heart we pray
Verse 2
As we worship You, let all the nations hear our song
Song of Jesus and His blood that proved His love for all
As we worship You, may all the lost and broken come
May they hear Your still small voice call out their names each one
Song of Jesus and His blood that proved His love for all
As we worship You, may all the lost and broken come
May they hear Your still small voice call out their names each one
(Repeat Chorus)
(then ascend to Key of F for Verse I and
Chorus)
Verse 1 (ascended)
As we worship You, let all the world come and seeHow the mercy we've received from You can set them free
As we worship You, let all this joy that fills our hearts
Bring a hunger and a hope to those who strayed so far
Chorus (ascended)
As we bow in adoration and stand in reverent awe
Show Your majesty and glory, let Your anointing fall
As we declare Your name Lord Jesus as the only Name who saves
May the power of Your salvation fill each heart we pray
As we worship You, as we worship You
As we worship You, as we worship You
As we worship You
As we bow
Show Your majesty and glory, let Your anointing fall
As we declare Your name Lord Jesus as the only Name who saves
May the power of Your salvation fill each heart we pray
As we worship You, as we worship You
As we worship You, as we worship You
As we worship You
As we bow
chorus
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