Sermon: Why We Should Praise God
Author: Robert Dawson
Text: Psalm 33
Children are such a blessing. Their wide-eyed innocence and insatiable curiosity are infectious
and refreshing. However, it can also become deeply frustrating and irritating. Their curiosity
and development of reasoning and problem-solving skills has the potential to drive even the
sanest of adults insane.
Inevitably, every inquisitive little cherub waddles into the "why stage" of life, that stage where
they question everything. It is a reflex reaction, an involuntary action, like breathing.
-Everything they see produces the "why." Why is the puppy brown?
-Everything they hear elicits the "why." Why does the cat meow?
-Everything they are told to do provokes the "why." Why do I need to pick up my toys? Why
can't I stick a paperclip in the outlet?
Truth be told, I'm not sure we completely outgrow that phase. The older we get, even as adults,
we want and demand reasons for everything. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing but as a parent,
you don't want your children to use the "why" as an excuse to not do what they were told. You
wanted them to obey. You wanted them to do what was right, even if they didn't quite
understand or were not mature enough to understand.
I find that in my heart the "why" often surfaces when faced with the plain teachings of
Scripture.
-Sometimes we ask why because, like a curious child, we want to learn and grow.
-Sometimes we do it because, like a child with a rebellious heart, if the reasoning does not
suit us, then we will not consider the command or follow it.
In Psalm 33 the first 3 verses are filled with imperative, commands. The commands deal with
our attitude of worship and thanksgiving to God. The psalmist begins by telling us what we
should do in response to God. Listen to these words...
Psalm 33.1-3 - Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; praise is becoming to the
upright. 2 Give thanks to ...
Author: Robert Dawson
Text: Psalm 33
Children are such a blessing. Their wide-eyed innocence and insatiable curiosity are infectious
and refreshing. However, it can also become deeply frustrating and irritating. Their curiosity
and development of reasoning and problem-solving skills has the potential to drive even the
sanest of adults insane.
Inevitably, every inquisitive little cherub waddles into the "why stage" of life, that stage where
they question everything. It is a reflex reaction, an involuntary action, like breathing.
-Everything they see produces the "why." Why is the puppy brown?
-Everything they hear elicits the "why." Why does the cat meow?
-Everything they are told to do provokes the "why." Why do I need to pick up my toys? Why
can't I stick a paperclip in the outlet?
Truth be told, I'm not sure we completely outgrow that phase. The older we get, even as adults,
we want and demand reasons for everything. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing but as a parent,
you don't want your children to use the "why" as an excuse to not do what they were told. You
wanted them to obey. You wanted them to do what was right, even if they didn't quite
understand or were not mature enough to understand.
I find that in my heart the "why" often surfaces when faced with the plain teachings of
Scripture.
-Sometimes we ask why because, like a curious child, we want to learn and grow.
-Sometimes we do it because, like a child with a rebellious heart, if the reasoning does not
suit us, then we will not consider the command or follow it.
In Psalm 33 the first 3 verses are filled with imperative, commands. The commands deal with
our attitude of worship and thanksgiving to God. The psalmist begins by telling us what we
should do in response to God. Listen to these words...
Psalm 33.1-3 - Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; praise is becoming to the
upright. 2 Give thanks to ...
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