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Who (or what) do you worship?. God – The Proper Object of Worship. Genesis 1:1, 26-27 Psalm 90:1-2; 148; 29:1-2 Psalm 100; Genesis 4:3-4 Matthew 4:8-10; John 4:23-24; Revelation 22:8-9. Improper Objects of Worship:. Idols. Idol Worship. Exodus 20:1-6 Exodus 32:1-5; 1 Kings 12:25-29
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God – The Proper Object of Worship • Genesis 1:1, 26-27 • Psalm 90:1-2; 148; 29:1-2 • Psalm 100; Genesis 4:3-4 • Matthew 4:8-10; John 4:23-24; Revelation 22:8-9
Improper Objects of Worship: • Idols
Idol Worship • Exodus 20:1-6 • Exodus 32:1-5; 1 Kings 12:25-29 • Isaiah 44:6, 9-17
Idol Worship • Romans 1:18-25 • Acts 17:22-23 • Colossians 3:5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Improper Objects of Worship: • Idols • Men
Worship of Men • Acts 14:8-15 • Acts 10:24-26 • The Pope?
Improper Objects of Worship: • Idols • Men • Self
Worship of Self • Unwilling to give up sin. • Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 • All-out pursuit of entertainment. • Abortion
Worship of Self • Changes in God’s pattern for the church • Name • Isaiah 62:2, Acts 11:26, Romans 16:16 • Government • Matthew 28:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Philippians 1:1 • Work • 1 Thess 1:8, Phili. 4:16, Acts 11:27-30, Eph. 4:15-16 • Terms of entrance • Acts 2:38, 41, 47
Worship of Self • Changes to the worship God has ordained. • Acts 20:7, Eph. 5:19, Acts 12:5, 1 Cor. 16:1-2, 11:23-27 • Entertainment instead of worship. • Plays, concerts, choirs, meals, etc. • Elimination of gender roles. • 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Timothy 3 • Changing the day of the week for worship. • Acts 20:7
Obey the gospel today! • Believe – John 8:24 • Repent – Luke 13:3 • Confess – Matthew 10:32-33 • Be Baptized – Mark 16:16 • Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10