It says nothing about worship being just what we do when we go to *church*. Nor does it mean only what some Protestant denominations call the singing and praying done before the message.
And 1 Corinthians 10:31 ties into that nicely....
1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Worship ought to be a lifestyle, not something we do separately from our secular lives.
It says nothing about worship being just what we do when we go to *church*. Nor does it mean only what some Protestant denominations call the singing and praying done before the message.
And 1 Corinthians 10:31 ties into that nicely.... 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Worship ought to be a lifestyle, not something we do separately from our secular lives.
Ought to be, should be and Christian to be. My point is that you guys don't, do you? If you did, there'd be overwhelming evidence to that fact.
The only fact here is the outrage, which usually indicates that a sensitive point has been poked for which there is no defense other than outrage.
Amen! As is submission to Jesus Christ who is LORD. That means every area of our lives - acts, thoughts, intents - and SHOULD be evidence of the kind of faith we really have. I'm sure we have all known people that put on their "holy" costume for "church" each Sunday, but as soon as they get home, the mask is removed and God is the last thing on their minds for the rest of the week. God desires a "broken and contrite" heart. What does he require of us? "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8)
Going through the motions does not fool God. Raising hands, singing hymns, giving money, closing our eyes during prayer, even kneeling, cannot be the sole evidence of a submitted to the Lord Christian. God sees the heart and, as I said, it is what is within the heart of us that counts.