1. Defining Worship According to the Bible

First, let’s start with the Word of God! Worship, as depicted in the Bible, extends far beyond the songs sung on Sunday mornings. It encompasses our entire lives and is deeply rooted in our relationship with God. The Apostle Paul writes in Romans 12:1, 

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” 

This scripture illustrates that worship is a holistic offering of our lives to God, not confined to a specific activity or time. Similarly, Jesus teaches in John 4:24, 

“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” 

This statement underscores that worship is a spiritual act that involves our hearts and minds fully engaging with God. Furthermore, Psalm 95:6 says, “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker,” highlighting a physical and reverent posture toward God.

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