Dictionary of Bible Themes Forms of worship that are not worthy of God, especially worship offered without sincerity and obedience or that is contrary to the commands of God. Leviticus 10:1-2Examples of false worship See also Worship conducted in disobedience to God Numbers 3:2-41 Samuel 15:1-23 2 Kings 17:33 1 Samuel 13:11-14 See also Worship and sacrifices offered by those who were not priests 2 Chronicles 26:19-20Isaiah 29:13 See also Insincere worship Matthew 15:8-9Mark 7:6-7 Colossians 2:23 Matthew 6:5 See also Worship lacking in due humility and reverence Luke 18:10-14John 4:22 See also Worship conducted in ignorance of God Acts 17:22-23Deuteronomy 6:5 Scripture vividly contrasts false worship with true worship True worship involves the worshipper's heart, soul and mind pp Mt 22:37 pp Mk 12:30 2 Samuel 24:24pp Lk 10:27 Mark 12:41-44True worship is costly Romans 12:1John 4:23-24 True worship involves the whole of a person's life and not just formal acts of worship. See also True worship is in the spirit Isaiah 29:23Philippians 3:3 1 Timothy 2:9 Hebrews 12:28 See also 5135 blindness, spiritual6184 imagination 7414 priesthood, NT 8219 courage 8334 reverence & God's nature 8624 worship, reasons 8714 dishonesty 8718 disobedience 8748 false religion 8768 idolatry 8785 opposition |
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