Worship should cause us to reflect on the majesty and
graciousness of God and Christ, contrasted to our own unworthiness.
James 4:8 "Draw nigh to God, and
he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your
hearts, ye double minded."
God does not have to have our worship, but we must
worship Him to please Him. Our singing, praying, studying His word,
giving, and communion are designed by God to bring us closer to Him and to
cause us to think more like He thinks, thus becoming more like Him.
Our worship not only honors and magnifies God, but it
is also for our own edification and strength. Worship helps us develop a
God-like and Christ-like character. We become like unto those we admire and
worship. When we worship God we tend to value what God values and
gradually take on the characteristics and qualities of God, but never to His
level. As Philippians 2:5 says, "Let this mind be in you which was
also in Christ." How do we take on the mind of Christ? In
Romans 12:2 we read, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind." We renew our mind as we
study and meditate on God’s word and worship Him.
Colossians 3:2 "Set your
affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
-Worship cultivates a tender, merciful side.
-Worship helps us to desire a just or right spirit.
-Worship develops our true sense of righteousness.
-Worship helps our motives to be pure.
-Worship teaches us that kindness and love represent the true nature of God.
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