Do people really worship in worship services? I remember reading about a poll that was taken of people after attending a worship service and what they found is that if the music portion of the service lasted longer than twenty minutes then there was a greater likelihood that a person felt like they had worshiped.<\/p>\n
Is it that simple?<\/p>\n
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I guess it all depends on your definition of worship. <\/p>\n
There are two main words translated as "worship" in our scriptures. Those words are literally, "to bow down" and "to serve." <\/p>\n
Satan understands this! When Jesus was tempted by the evil one in the desert, satan made a very specific request.<\/p>\n
\n"Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ‘All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down<\/u> and worship<\/u> (to serve) me." Mt. 4.8-9<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
If this is worship, than what is a worship service? What is the purpose of all the music, announcements and preaching? Could it be that all we are doing is ringing a bell?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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