JOHN 4:23-24
23 But the hour is coming, and is now here,when the true worshipers will worshipthe Father in spirit and truth, for theFather is seeking such people to worshiphim. 24 God is spirit, and those who worshiphim must worship in spirit and truth.”
ROMANS 12:1
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,by the mercies of God, to present yourbodies as a living sacrifice, holy andacceptable to God, which is yourspiritual worship.
Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth
1.Principle of Worship – a livingsacrifice.
2.Problem of Worship – a living sacrifice.
3.Solution for Worship – seeing worth ofTHE SACRIFICE
Nature of a Sacrifice (offering)
•A sacrifice costs something
•A sacrifice given is no longer ours.
•Types of offerings: praise, talent,resources, time, andrelationships…
ROMANS 12:2
2 Do not be conformed to this world,but be transformed by the renewal ofyour mind, that by testing you maydiscern what is the will of God, what isgood and acceptable and perfect.
Am I conformed to this world?
1.What will I lose?
2.What will I gain?
3.Is my gain worth my loss?
“Contemporary Westerners are nurtured on thefaith that everyone has a right to do what theywant when they want, to pursue happiness in allways possible, to feel good, and to lead a“productive and successful life,” understoodlargely in terms of self-contentment and materialwell-being. This vision of life has come, in thepopular mind, to be identified with “the good life,”and even with civilized existence.
“It is taught through the popular media, politicalrhetoric, and the educational system as thenatural way for life to be. The obvious problem isthat this mind-set can subtly prevent us fromseeking God’s kingdom and righteousness first.Our lifestyle begins to determine what we’rewilling to do in service for Christ.”
Dallas Willard – The Spirit of the Disciplines
ROMANS 12:2
2 Do not be conformed to this world,but be transformed by the renewalof your mind, that by testing you maydiscern what is the will of God, what isgood and acceptable and perfect.
ROMANS 12:2
2 Do not be conformed to this world,but be transformed by the renewal ofyour mind, that by testing you maydiscern what is the will of God, what isgood and acceptable and perfect.