Or how God did NOT ordain the form of worship service that is commonly advanced by MANY churches today.
The root meaning of worship is found in a ship/vessel/shape expressing the worth of God in loving admiration of the greatness of His character, attributes, ability. Wherein we make ourselves in body as small as possible, so that the spirit could be lifted upward toward God. There are 15 different Hebrew and Greek words that are translated as �worship�. Which words often convey the following meanings: our bowing down, as prostrate in venerated esteem of God who is worthy of being kissed. This is all about sincere and inward communion; and not just some outward posturing.
God is Spirit, and so those that worship Him MUST worship Him in spirit and in truth (Jn 4:24). For now true worshippers SHALL worship the Father in spirit and in truth, because the Father is seeking such to worship Him (4:23); Without which you don�t know what you are worshipping (4:22); Especially IF you are �allegedly� worshipping God from some place (on earth) (4:21-20); Meaning; in a temple/church that has an altar built by men�s hands where God does NOT dwell, you are in ignorance because you are worshipping an unknown god (Acts 17:24-23,25-28). The times of your ignorance (concerning worshipping an unknown god) God has winked at, but NOW is commanding you to Repent of this ignorance! (Acts 17:30).
Now that Jesus Christ is raised up into the heavenly realm, we can be raised up with Him and seated with Him in heaven too (Eph 2:6, and Lk 12:37). Beware of being in the leavening, because of hypocrisy (Lk 12:1); Which leavening comes from the doctrines of the Pharisees (religious leaders today) (Mt 16:12); Who love salutes, the best seats, and long prayers, THESE shall receive greater condemnation (Mk 12:38-40); Because they are full of hypocrisy, because they are teaching false doctrine (Mt 16:12, Mk 12:38).
For all things have been revealed, and can now be spoken of (Lk 12:2-3). This is not about the body, which can be killed, and then put into hell! It�s all about being in the fear of God (12:4-5); Which fear gives us a hatred for doing �our own will, and way, in our own strength� (Prov 8:13-14). For we are to be numbered and NOT forgotten (Lk 12:7-6). Whosoever confesses these things in Christ before men, the Son of man shall also confess before God (12:8).
WITHOUT WHICH (YOUR CONFESSION OF ALL THESE THINGS) YOU SHALL BE DENIED BEFORE GOD (12:9). This is not about speaking against the Son of man, which can be forgiven; it is about blaspheming against the Holy Spirit, (being under false doctrine which causes hypocrisy)which shall NOT be forgiven (12:10). For only through the Holy Spirit can we have the following answer (12:12-11): Don�t interrupt this testimony through covetousness, which is into possessing (12:13-15); Wherein it is all about what is YOURS, or what YOU can do (12:16-18); OR you shall end up speaking about �your own soul� in retirement, saying that it was all about having fun! (12:19).
THIS is for those who are fools, who are going to lose their soul, because they are �living for themselves�, and are NOT living for God (Lk 12 20:-21). Life is NOT to be all about providing for the body (12:22-23); Rather we should consider how God takes care of body and soul (in spirit), if we have faith (12:24-28). Why seek as those of the world, when the Father knows what you need; and can add all things to you? (12:29-31).
We are talking about the kingdom provision unto the soul/heart/in spirit (12:32-34); Wherein we are openly waiting upon the Lord to come upon us and cover us with the light (12:35-36). IF you are watching/waiting for the Lord to come and {serve} �provide for� you, YOU are blessed; and you shall sit with Him (12:37). Therefore we need to be �made ready� for the Lord (Lk 12:40). FOR THIS KINGDOM PORTION IS ONLY GIVEN TO THOSE WHO WERE MADE WISE UNTO BEING FAITHFUL (WORSHIP) SERVANTS (12:41-43).
Without His coming upon us, (to work these things in us, and out of us) we are into playing (12:45). IF Jesus comes looking for YOU, and YOU are unaware of this, because you do NOT know the Lord�s will, YOU will be ill prepared, and as such your portion is the same as that which unbelievers get! (12:46-47).
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I can't help but notice you still did not answer a simple question, why?
You say you back it up with scripture, yet myself and others ask you to explain how this scriptures you post are applicable and I have never seen you once explain. And quite frankly would question all things you are taught by whoever! God through the Holy Spirit and Scripture is your primary teacher, not men.
Friends, I take the word of God at face value. otherwise, any persons translation does not apply. I believe tha the Holy Spirit will show us the true meaning of the word.
Sicilian- I do have a few questions for you please answer.
What is the correct form of worship you are refering too?
You made a statement about being condemed please clarify?
this is troubling when I see some one saying the body of Christ is in error and will not give an answer when asked by others. Our postions mean nothing. God is not a respecter of persons. Sometimes he has used children.
How is the church worshiping a different God? I take this from your introduction post.
You are just here to spout your beliefs/doctrine/opinions. You are not the least bit interested in what others think, what they feel, or their opinions.
@Dg...the correct form of worship I am refering too is in spirit because Jesus said that the true worshippers must worship Him in spirit and in truth (Jn 4:24).
The scripture I gave about being under condemnation is Jn 3:19 which is stating that men/women love the darkness of their evil deeds [which is our own will, way, and work] rather than coming to the light of God working His truth into us so that its light could come out of us that it can be seen that God has worked upon us (Jn 3:21);however many will not come to the light because they don't want their evil deeds reproved/corrected (Jn 3:20).
Dg, as I simply stated before, I discern in the Spirit where someones attitude is and I will not answer those who have negative comments, they are just wasting their time, but they won't waste mine. There isn't enough hours in the day.
