The Benefits of Worship
The Westminster Shorter Catechism of Faith states, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” To glorify God--that’s worship! To enjoy Him forever—that’s the all-encompassing reward that includes these specific benefits:
Forgiveness-True worshipers recognize God’s holiness and accept His forgiveness (Romans 5:1: 1 John 1:9). Through worship they’re purified.
Guidance-Those who honor God will be given wisdom and will receive His guidance day by day (Psalm 25:4-12; Proverbs 1:7; 3:5-6).
Provision-Jesus said that God will meet our material needs if we give Him first place in our lives (Matt. 6:33; Psalm 23; 37:3-6).
Love-The love of God is experienced in the hearts of all those who are true worshipers (Psalm 63:3; John 14:21,23; Romans 5:5).
Power-To all who give God the glory He deserves, He enables them to do the things He requires of them (2Cor. 12:7-10; Eph.3:14-21; Phil, 4:13).
Protection- He faithfully watches over all who acknowledge Him, and He sustains them in all of life’s changing circumstances (Psalm 5:11-12; 1 Peter 1:5).
Glory- All true worshipers will one day be glorified. They’ll inherit a new heaven and a new earth and join a company of believers and angels in perfect, uninterrupted worship (2 Peter 3:13; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 19:1-10)
For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear or read the word WORSHIP is music and singing, but the worship of God involves so much more than just these things. Worship, the way the Bible portrays it, is orienting every aspect of our life toward expressing our loyalty and love for God. Sing if you must, but don’t forget the rest of your being.
Forgiveness-True worshipers recognize God’s holiness and accept His forgiveness (Romans 5:1: 1 John 1:9). Through worship they’re purified.
Guidance-Those who honor God will be given wisdom and will receive His guidance day by day (Psalm 25:4-12; Proverbs 1:7; 3:5-6).
Provision-Jesus said that God will meet our material needs if we give Him first place in our lives (Matt. 6:33; Psalm 23; 37:3-6).
Love-The love of God is experienced in the hearts of all those who are true worshipers (Psalm 63:3; John 14:21,23; Romans 5:5).
Power-To all who give God the glory He deserves, He enables them to do the things He requires of them (2Cor. 12:7-10; Eph.3:14-21; Phil, 4:13).
Protection- He faithfully watches over all who acknowledge Him, and He sustains them in all of life’s changing circumstances (Psalm 5:11-12; 1 Peter 1:5).
Glory- All true worshipers will one day be glorified. They’ll inherit a new heaven and a new earth and join a company of believers and angels in perfect, uninterrupted worship (2 Peter 3:13; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 19:1-10)
For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear or read the word WORSHIP is music and singing, but the worship of God involves so much more than just these things. Worship, the way the Bible portrays it, is orienting every aspect of our life toward expressing our loyalty and love for God. Sing if you must, but don’t forget the rest of your being.
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