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(Exerpt from our pamphlet, "The Church of Christ at Birchwood Avenue", an introduction)
Worship
Worship is the way we show God the honor that He deserves. But if our worship is to be for God and not for ourselves, then we must worship Him in His way. Therefore, Jesus said, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24).
To worship God “in spirit” means to have the right attitude; a heart that seeks to glorify and honor Him. We worship Him “in truth” when we express that glory and honor the way God commands in His word. As Jesus said, “God’s word is truth” (John 17:17).
In the Scriptures, Christians are instructed to 1) Sing with their voices and with their hearts (Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19). 2) Pray. New Testament Christians pray for their needs, the needs of others, and to express praise and thanks to God (Acts 12:12; 1 Timothy 2:18). 3) Observe the Lord’s Supper. Every first day of the week (Sunday) Christians assembled together to “break bread” which is to eat the Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26). 4) Have a collection. Also on the first day of the week they contributed funds to support the Lord’s work (1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 8-9). God forbade Christians from giving out of obligation, such as with the tithing system (2 Corinthians 9:7). Our giving must be of our own free-will and from a cheerful heart. 5) Teaching and learning together. To teach and learn more about God and His will is an essential part of New Testament worship (2 Timothy 4:2).
These are the only five acts of worship which we read about in the New Testament. By most modern standards this may seem very simple, but it is what God wants. And when we worship God in this way, it not only glorifies Him, but also helps to strengthen those who worship. Our God is truly a great God!
"Give unto the Lord the glory due His name;
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holyness."
-Psalm 29:2
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