When David is introduced in Scripture, he has a shepherd’s rod and staff (1 Samuel 16:11). In the next scene of his life that the Scriptures record, David has a harp (1 Samuel 16:23). One of King Saul’s servants described him as one…
Worship MUST be in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). The proper spirit for worship includes a glad anticipation of the privilege of assembling together with others of like precious faith (Psalm 122:1). It also includes an intense joy or exuberance for the…
It is only fitting that the first psalm after the final Song of Ascent is an exuberant call to worship. Once the traveling pilgrim has arrived at his destination, it is only fitting that his focus is upon joyous, heartfelt worship of Jehovah. …
Motives matter to God. Jesus plainly teaches that doing good so that you can be seen of men is fundamentally different than doing good so that God is glorified (Matthew 6:1ff). Evil and pure motives are readily discerned by God. Send article…
Because acceptable worship to God must be “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24), the attitude and mindset which prompt and permeate your worship are crucial. With two simple yet robust similes, Psalm 123 vividly describes the acceptable spirit of one whose eyes…
Ritual that is meaningless to the worshiper is also meaningless to God. Genuine, acceptable worship must be in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). It does not automatically happen simply because your body is in a certain locale at an appointed time. …
Attendance and worship are not the same. Not only does God expect His children to be in the habit of attending worship services (Hebrews 10:25), He also requires that such a habit results in acceptable worship—done in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). …
Lip service to Jehovah is far easier than the genuine praise, adoration, and service that He rightly and constantly deserves. Calling Jesus “Lord, Lord” without obedience is like a foolish man who builds a house without a foundation (Luke 6:46-49). Send article…
