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My oldest sister and I were brought up in the Pentecostal church. Applause was encouraged after a song / sermon. The Baptist church she now atends frowns upon any applause. I dont go to her church very often. I dont know who is right,her church or me. I dont remember the psalm but I belive it says: oh clap your hands together all ye people".

I know this is a tough question , but please advise me on this.

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We are tpo worship with our whole being sadly from what I hear most denominational churches dont like it when people stand, sway, clap, raise their hands and all that during worship. Nor do, I hear, that anything beyond the occasional amen, people are to sit and be silent in their congregations. I am so very blessed to be apart of a congregation that encourages us to worship Him with all that we are, we even say amen and halleluyah during our talks but questions are saved for after its over. Its seems many churches discourage the faithful from truly worshipping and praising Him. I am sorry to hear that she is being discouraged from worshipping Him in the manner she wants, perhaps another church might be a better fit or she could talk to the pastor and or elders about the matter.

shalom,

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Sometimes I stand on my chair and clap, sometimes I fall to my knees, sometimes I just bow my head and pray into the worship, sometimes I read my bible while worshiping. Sometimes I am manning the AV desk, and can't join in, but even that is a form of worship.

We worship an audience of One, and our clapping should be to Him, and not to the worship group. So in a case of worshiping our Lord by clapping, no problem!

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Agreed. Personally I could never be part of a "frozen chosen" congregation. God in His grace saved me and delievered from a lot, and I love to be free to worship Him!

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My oldest sister and I were brought up in the Pentecostal church. Applause was encouraged after a song / sermon. The Baptist church she now atends frowns upon any applause. I dont go to her church very often. I dont know who is right,her church or me. I dont remember the psalm but I belive it says: oh clap your hands together all ye people".

I know this is a tough question , but please advise me on this.

Psa 47: 1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O CLAP your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

im am not for clapping while a sermon in in progress. I think it is ok to clap if some one sings a solo or duet. I think it is ok to say

amen even during a sermon.

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I would argue that it depends on your culture and who you are. What could constitute irreverence for one person will be another's act of reverence.

In the UK we have a variety of churches of different flavours and different nationalities (especially in London). In certain churches people will be applauding throughout and calling out during the services contributing to prayers and adding to the sermon. In other churches these very acts will be seen as rude interruptions detracting from one's worship. I also observe a difference between young and old in this country; generally younger congregations are much more relaxed about things.

Now clearly there are somethings that should never form part of worship. But I would argue it is largely an individual's choice. I would also argue that whichever form you go for it must be genuine.

Personally I have been able to worship God standing in a twelfth century church with a large church organ singing hymns over two hundred years old in a very formal setting and to worship in a recently built church, singing songs written in the last year with lots of clapping and noise. I don't think one is necessary right or wrong.

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Do as the Spirit moves you and you will never go wrong.

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My oldest sister and I were brought up in the Pentecostal church. Applause was encouraged after a song / sermon. The Baptist church she now atends frowns upon any applause. I dont go to her church very often. I dont know who is right,her church or me. I dont remember the psalm but I belive it says: oh clap your hands together all ye people".

I know this is a tough question , but please advise me on this.

The heart is not about do this don't do this as approval before men ... it is about loving one another with His Word being lifted up! If someone has talent (God has given) I want to encourage them in their gift as it ministers to my heart at the same time being thankful to God Who has brought all this about! We are baptist and get excited about God's work amongst us :) Love, Steven
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Sometimes I stand on my chair and clap, sometimes I fall to my knees, sometimes I just bow my head and pray into the worship, sometimes I read my bible while worshiping. Sometimes I am manning the AV desk, and can't join in, but even that is a form of worship.

We worship an audience of One, and our clapping should be to Him, and not to the worship group. So in a case of worshiping our Lord by clapping, no problem!

You too brother! I'm a chair stander as well. I don't care who thinks I'm crazy. :biggrinflip:

We'll have to worship together sometime brother. I'm just as likely to leap into your lap as I am to chair stand and clap. :madgrin::clap:

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Sometimes I stand on my chair and clap, sometimes I fall to my knees, sometimes I just bow my head and pray into the worship, sometimes I read my bible while worshiping. Sometimes I am manning the AV desk, and can't join in, but even that is a form of worship.

We worship an audience of One, and our clapping should be to Him, and not to the worship group. So in a case of worshiping our Lord by clapping, no problem!

You too brother! I'm a chair stander as well. I don't care who thinks I'm crazy. :biggrinflip:

We'll have to worship together sometime brother. I'm just as likely to leap into your lap as I am to chair stand and clap. :madgrin::clap:

That would require a video ...

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