RETHINKING WORSHIP (9 OF 9)
by Eddie Snipes
Scripture: Psalm 139:16-18
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Rethinking Worship (9 of 9)
Series: Help! I Think I’ve Committed the Unpardonable Sin Why the Cross Makes This Impossible
Eddie Snipes
Psalm 139:16-18
Often times the church turns praise and worship into a work of human effort, when true worship is a response of a heart overwhelmed with the greatness of God.
Well-meaning worship leaders often use guilt as a tool to persuade people to worship, but is this truly worship? The topic of worship is the final chapter of this series for a reason. My hope is that at this point, because you now see how much love and grace God is giving you, you are saying, “How can I keep from singing?”
Let’s take a moment to revisit the concept of parenting. What does a parent do for their children? They work hard to provide. Food is on the table, clothes are provided, a home is provided, toys are given, and outings or vacations are planned. All of these are acts of love we focus toward our children.
It’s not uncommon for children to take what they have for granted, and not even recognize how much sacrifice has been made on their behalf. It’s often a thankless job, but let me ask a question. Which is thanksgiving, a mother or father demanding their child to tell them, “Thank you,” or a child saying thanks because they recognize what a parent has given, and want to express appreciation?
I can demand my children praise my sacrifice. I can even threaten to take something from them if they don’t thank me. To keep their benefit, they might reluctantly say, “Thanks,” but would that make me feel appreciated? To me, it would be hollow words with little value.
Why do we tell people that they ‘should’ be praising God? Why do we try to force worship and make people feel that God will be displeased with them if they don’t sing insincere words?
We have often created the false image of an egotistical, narcissistic god who demands to be worshipped or else. Do you really think God is looking down from a throne and saying, “You ...
Series: Help! I Think I’ve Committed the Unpardonable Sin Why the Cross Makes This Impossible
Eddie Snipes
Psalm 139:16-18
Often times the church turns praise and worship into a work of human effort, when true worship is a response of a heart overwhelmed with the greatness of God.
Well-meaning worship leaders often use guilt as a tool to persuade people to worship, but is this truly worship? The topic of worship is the final chapter of this series for a reason. My hope is that at this point, because you now see how much love and grace God is giving you, you are saying, “How can I keep from singing?”
Let’s take a moment to revisit the concept of parenting. What does a parent do for their children? They work hard to provide. Food is on the table, clothes are provided, a home is provided, toys are given, and outings or vacations are planned. All of these are acts of love we focus toward our children.
It’s not uncommon for children to take what they have for granted, and not even recognize how much sacrifice has been made on their behalf. It’s often a thankless job, but let me ask a question. Which is thanksgiving, a mother or father demanding their child to tell them, “Thank you,” or a child saying thanks because they recognize what a parent has given, and want to express appreciation?
I can demand my children praise my sacrifice. I can even threaten to take something from them if they don’t thank me. To keep their benefit, they might reluctantly say, “Thanks,” but would that make me feel appreciated? To me, it would be hollow words with little value.
Why do we tell people that they ‘should’ be praising God? Why do we try to force worship and make people feel that God will be displeased with them if they don’t sing insincere words?
We have often created the false image of an egotistical, narcissistic god who demands to be worshipped or else. Do you really think God is looking down from a throne and saying, “You ...
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