Proper Worship

If Christianity is the transformation of rebels into worshipers of God, then it is imperative for the Christian to know and understand what constitutes biblical worship. One may always consult Webster's Dictionary for the precise meaning of worship (adore, idolize, esteem worthy, reverence, homage, etc.). Yet truly defining worship proves more difficult because it is both an attitude and an act.

Allow these Scriptures we look at today to remind you how great God is and how He is worthy of our praise. Focus your mind and heart on God with these Bible verses about worship and let your praise go up. Jesus said we are to worship in Spirit and truth, and these verses will help you access the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of Scripture in order to experience true worship. so take notes go back reflect on yourself

Have I been Truly Worshiping God, Or have I been going through the motions

1.With Reverence and Holiness

Hebrews 12:28–29 NKJV

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.

Romans 12:1–2 NKJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

2.Sing Before the Lord

1 Chronicles 16:23–31 NKJV

Sing to the Lord, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the Lord made the heavens. Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place. Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, Give to the Lord glory and strength. Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth. The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”

Jeremiah 20:13 NKJV

Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord! For He has delivered the life of the poor From the hand of evildoers.

3. What worship is not

Isaiah 29:13 NKJV

Therefore the Lord said: “Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men,

Matthew 15:9 NKJV

And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ”

Acts 17:23 NKJV

for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you:

4. Make a joyful noise (express yourself)

Psalm 100:1–5 NKJV

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 150:1–6 NKJV

Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!

Ephesians 5:19 NKJV

speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,

Isaiah 49:13 NKJV

Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted.

5. Lift your holy hands towards God

1 Timothy 2:8 NKJV

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;

Psalm 63:4 NKJV

Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.

Psalm 119:48 NKJV

My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes.

Psalm 134:2 NKJV

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the Lord.

1 Chronicles 16:36 NKJV

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel From everlasting to everlasting! And all the people said, “Amen!” and praised the Lord.

6. Falling down in worship before God

Revelation 7:11 NKJV

All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God,

Numbers 24:4 NKJV

The utterance of him who hears the words of God, Who sees the vision of the Almighty, Who falls down, with eyes wide open:

1 Kings 18:39 NKJV

Now when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The Lord, He is God! The Lord, He is God!”