1. The Christian and Public Worship (2)
Attitudes in Worship

2. The Seriousness of Worship
Worship is – prostrating oneself, doing obeisance, “to kiss the hand of”, etc.
It is engaging in specified acts designed to glorify God.
Consider various positions mentioned in prayer – they show reverence for God

3. Seriousness of Worship
Worship is NOT:
Entertainment About you showing off About you doing what you want

4. Seriousness of Worship
God is worthy of our worship!
Revelation 22:9, John 4:23-24
He created us and sustains us
He loves us and has given us His grace, mercy, etc.
He is worthy
Reverence Heb. 12:28

5. Seriousness of Worship
Examples of reverence
Moses – Exodus 3:5-6
Ezra reading the Law – Nehemiah 8:5
Psalm 89:7
God is Spirit – John 4:24. We must consider this as we worship Him (Acts 17:24)

6. Seriousness of Worship
Casualness in worship
Seen in loose versions
Songs and prayers
The way we dress
The social gospel influence
Attitudes and actions – i.e. habitually late, etc.

7. Worshipping God in Spirit John 4:24
Attitudes in Worship
Worshipping God in Spirit
John 4:24
We worship from the heart. More than mere ritual Romans 1:9 Romans 6:17-18

8. Attitudes in Worship Worshipping God in Truth John 4:24
We must follow His instructions!
Matthew 15:9
God has always given instructions and expects them to be followed and respected (cf. Heb. 8:5)

9. Attitudes in Worship Worshipping God in Truth
In each act of public worship we find:
God is glorified
We are edified
It is simple and can be done anywhere
Be careful before you think you can improve on His instructions!

10. Attitudes in Worship
Purity of life
Psalm 29:2, Worship Him in the beauty of holiness
When we are genuinely serving Him, worship will be joyful
Amos 5:21-24
Matthew 23:25-28, 23:14, worship without purity

11. Attitudes in Worship
Unity of purpose
When we come together, we come TOGETHER! Worship brings His people together physically and in thought
1 Corinthians 11:17-18
Matthew 5:23-24 (Heb. 13:15) bring your gifts

12. Worship is no place for arrogance.
Attitudes in Worship
Humility
Worship is no place for arrogance.
Psalm 138:6
Luke 18:10-14 Matthew 6:5

13. When we are thankful to God, it helps our worship.
Attitudes in Worship
Gratitude
When we are thankful to God, it helps our worship.
He has given, we want to give back to Him
Colossians 4:2
2 Corinthians 9:6-7

14. What is your attitude in worship?