Vain Worship (Malachi 1:6-13). Worse Than No Worship Malachi 1:10 – “O that there were one among you, who would shut the doors, that ye might not light.

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Vain Worship (Malachi 1:6-13)

Worse Than No Worship Malachi 1:10 – “O that there were one among you, who would shut the doors, that ye might not light mine altar to no purpose!” (Keil)

Causes of Vain Worship Failure to recognize: – Holiness of God – v. 6 – Sinfulness of man

Characteristics of Vain Worship Teach precepts of men – Matt. 15:9 Treat with contempt – Mal. 1:7 – View anything as acceptable

Characteristics of Vain Worship Mere formality – Mal. 1:8ff View as a burden – Mal. 1:13 Failure to obey

True Worship John 4:23,24 In spirit – From the heart – Not just going through motion In truth – John 17:17

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) Confess your faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32) Confess your faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4) Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4)