Why We Worship

od the Father Seeks It
" But the hour cometh and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship Him." (John 4:23)

Jesus Christ Deserves It
" Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power for thou has created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." (Rev. 4:11)

The Holy Spirit Prompts It
" And they...were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit, for they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God..." (Acts 10:45-46)

Clapping and Shouting
" O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."
(Psalm 47:1)

Lifting Our Hands
" Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord."
(Psalm 134:2)

The Bible Commands It
" Then saith Jesus, for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God and Him only shalt thou serve." (Matt. 4:10)

Speaking in Tongues
" For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto people, but unto God: for no one understandeth him; howbeit in the Spirit he speaketh mysteries." (I Cor. 14:2)

With Tambourines and Dancing
" Praise Him with the timbrel and dance." (Psalm 150:4)