Anyone Burning Frankincense, Myrrh, & Copal?

[Kaio-Ken]

I was told about creating atmospheres, such as the atmosphere of a class room consist of desk chairs chalk/white boards etc.

I figure i'd burn the ol three kings to create an atmosphere in my home such as the one in heaven where frankincense is burn before the lord in a thick smoke. Any thoughts, is this common amongst you? Im not catholic but the blend is burned during mass, give the chapel that interesting smell. 

[farouk]

7 minutes ago, Kaio-Ken said:

I was told about creating atmospheres, such as the atmosphere of a class room consist of desk chairs chalk/white boards etc.

I figure i'd burn the ol three kings to create an atmosphere in my home such as the one in heaven where frankincense is burn before the lord in a thick smoke. Any thoughts, is this common amongst you? Im not catholic but the blend is burned during mass, give the chapel that interesting smell. 

Hi @Kaio-Ken I would honestly prefer to concentrate on 'worship...in spirit and in truth' (John 4.24), as the Lord Jesus said.

[Kaio-Ken]

12 minutes ago, farouk said:

Hi @Kaio-Ken I would honestly prefer to concentrate on 'worship...in spirit and in truth' (John 4.24), as the Lord Jesus said.

I do, and I want to do more, not because works are important to salvation, there are not. But when i burn it, it's an expression of my thoughts for God. I literally can't stop thinking of the lord because it's an intentional action.

 

I would ask what does it mean to worship in spirit?

[FJK]

FWIW, the olfactory lobe of the brain extends into the sinus cavity, what is inhaled goes directly to the brain, that's why some drugs are "snorted".  Our brains are pre-wired to find some odors pleasant and mood inducing and others repulsive (maybe why the smell of sulfur is associated with demons in popular lore).

[farouk]

2 minutes ago, Kaio-Ken said:

I do, and I want to do more, not because works are important to salvation, there are not. But when i burn it, it's an expression of my thoughts for God. I literally can't stop thinking of the lord because it's an intentional action.

 

I would ask what does it mean to worship in spirit?

Good to read John chapter 4, for the context. John's Gospel reveals the Lord Jesus - indeed, the working together of Father, Son and Holy Spirit - and His work at the Cross in a wonderful way.

[Kaio-Ken]

1 minute ago, FJK said:

FWIW, the olfactory lobe of the brain extends into the sinus cavity, what is inhaled goes directly to the brain, that's why some drugs are "snorted".  Our brains are pre-wired to find some odors pleasant and mood inducing and others repulsive (maybe why the smell of sulfur is associated with demons in popular lore).

I like the way you worded it, prewired indeed. It is the lord who wired our brains so if it is so question why he wanted us to like certain things  there is reason behind it. 

 

And yes Revelation 20:10 says there is sulfur in the lake of fire, is sulfur bad i dont think so, because the lord did not make error in his creations  but surely not pleasant to smell.

[Kaio-Ken]

8 minutes ago, farouk said:

Good to read John chapter 4, for the context. John's Gospel reveals the Lord Jesus - indeed, the working together of Father, Son and Holy Spirit - and His work at the Cross in a wonderful way.

My understanding of John 4 (which i just read again lol) is Jesus wants us to have faith. To worship in spirit is to have faith, would you agree that is the meaning?

[farouk]

2 minutes ago, Kaio-Ken said:

My understanding of John 4 (which i just read again lol) is Jesus wants us to have faith. To worship in spirit is to have faith, would you agree that is the meaning?

@Kaio-Ken Certainly; and we need to be open to whatever the Word of God reveals, especially as it is centred on the Person and Work of Christ.

God bless your continuing reading of His Word!

[Jayne]

44 minutes ago, Kaio-Ken said:

I do, and I want to do more, not because works are important to salvation, there are not. But when i burn it, it's an expression of my thoughts for God. I literally can't stop thinking of the lord because it's an intentional action.

 

I would ask what does it mean to worship in spirit?

Worship in "spirit" means it has to come from the heart, within, be motivated by the relationship one has with God, with Christ, led by the Holy Spirit.

No special place, special clothing, special incense, special music, or special ritual is required.  One can use these things [although, I do not use incense] - but the point is - worship in spirit must come forth like water from a spring from the heart.

Worship in truth - to me - means that all hymns/songs sung in worship and all sermons,  SS classes, and all teachings MUST align with Bible truths.

If one is "worshipping" motivated by their heart and yet has no knowledge of truth or if what they are doing is truth - the worship is in vain.

If one is "worshipping" in truth - biblically sound - yet their heart is somewhere else - the worship is in vain.

[farouk]

7 minutes ago, Jayne said:

Worship in "spirit" means it has to come from the heart, within, be motivated by the relationship one has with God, with Christ, led by the Holy Spirit.

No special place, special clothing, special incense, special music, or special ritual is required.  One can use these things [although, I do not use incense] - but the point is - worship in spirit must come forth like water from a spring from the heart.

Worship in truth - to me - means that all hymns/songs sung in worship and all sermons,  SS classes, and all teachings MUST align with Bible truths.

If one is "worshipping" motivated by their heart and yet has no knowledge of truth or if what they are doing is truth - the worship is in vain.

If one is "worshipping" in truth - biblically sound - yet their heart is somewhere else - the worship is in vain.

@Jayne I love the hymn - consistent with John 4, that says:

"Jesu, where'er Thy people meet,

There they behold Thy mercy seat.

To them that seek Thee Thou art found,

And every place is hallowed ground."