I have a friend that wants to know.

[Guest whyisthat]

I have a friend that wants to know , why should we worship God? Now I know we should worship God. But we are going to be having a study at my house this thursday and this was his question. He hasen't been to church sence his Preacher said that he and is brother are good examples as to what to not to do in our lives.?""!??? It's Like what was this man of his own thinking when he said that? Now he wants to know Why should we worship God. I would like to be prepaired to tell him some scripture to back up what I say to him when he comes over this thursday night. Please if you have some verses that would help me explane this to him I would appreciate it. Thanks

[seekandyouwillfind]

Psalms are a great place to start........

Ten commandments..........mmm

just a start

[nebula]

Well, if you think about it, worship is an expression of love. If you love God, worship isn't something you do out of a command but out of love - because it is just in your heart to do so.

Now, if you need verses, all you have to do is open up the Psalms and you'll find plenty!

(Um, yeah, like the poster above me said just before me!)

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings Whyisthat?

The movie "The Passion of Christ" would be a good place to start. I am sure your friend has heard many scriptures as to worshiping God, but the real question is WHY? It is simple for us - because God says so, but its greater than that, because HE IS WORTHY!

That should have been me and you on that cross AND your friend. Jesus laid down His life so that we could receive forgiveness for our sins. It may be that your friend has never been confronted with his own sin or his own complete worthlessness. Sometimes people have to hit bottom before they will finally look up. And when you do, you become blinded by the "light", the pure holiness of the one and only God. Everyone that came face to face with God in the scriptures fell flat on their face because they recognized their own pitiful condition and God's awesome love and holiness.

So the best thing to do would be to pray for him. Perhaps you might want to treat him to the movie. I know an awful lot of people who never realized what that cost our great God.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[Adstar]

Hebrews 13

10We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. 13Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach. 14For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. 15Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. 16But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

i feel that we must not look upon praise as something that can only be done in building called a church. We should be giving Him praise whenever we can. Your friends attendance or not at church has no bearing on praising Jesus.

All praise The Ancient Of Days

[Matthitjah]

Grace to you friend,

You should Worship because," this is what I'm glad to do, I'm glad to give up all I have and follow you!"

It is Glorifying your Daddy!

The very fact that He gave you free Will and allowed you to return to Him in Christ Jesus ought to be enough.

Yet.

1Co

[ginakay]

Great verses Dr Luke!

Also lots of good answers to this question.

Just to add a thought on this question of worship. God apparantly expects His creation to praise Him. Its not like He needs it for power--our praise or lack of praise does not enhance nor diminish Him. Being perfect He has no need of it. I believe the answer on 'why praise' is at least partly in the fact that as He is perfect in all His ways and perfect in all He is, He knows that if we are going to respond to His awesome perfection rightly---our response will be to praise and worship Him. If our relationship with Him is where it should be, praise will naturally flow. For some reason it it often helpful to ACT the way we should before we FEEL the way we should. That is why we are encouraged to praise Him as worthy even in times when we feel "dead as a doorknob".

[jesussaves]

One of my favorite ginakay is...The Lord inhabits the praises of His people! Imagine, when we worship the Lord we come right into His presence. It is an awesome thing to be in His presence. In prayer time, in worshiop service, singing praises to Him in the car...He inhabits the praises of His people. In His presence if fulness of joy...the cares of this life just seem to melt away.

[godrulz]

God is the most valuable Being in the universe. He is worthy of adoration. Value obligates us to exalt His character and attributes in praise and worship. If there was a more valuable being, God would point to him and have us exalt that being. In reality, there is no one like Him in the universe. It is not a selfish request of God, but is the right thing to do. We are created to love, worship, and enjoy Him in relationship forever. He has intrinsic worth= worth ship= worship. He has a right to rule our lives and demand obedience as our Creator.

[CaliGuy4Christ]

... does your friend believe that God exists?