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Vain Worship (Malachi 1:6-13). Worse Than No Worship. Malachi 1:10 “O that there were one among you, who would shut the doors, that ye might not light mine altar to no purpose!” (Keil). Causes of Vain Worship. Failure to recognize: Holiness of God – v. 6 Sinfulness of man.
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Worse Than No Worship • Malachi 1:10 • “O that there were one among you, who would shut the doors, that ye might not light mine altar to no purpose!” (Keil)
Causes of Vain Worship • Failure to recognize: • Holiness of God – v. 6 • Sinfulness of man
Characteristics ofVain Worship • Teach precepts of men • Matt. 15:9 • Treat with contempt • Mal. 1:7 • View anything as acceptable
Characteristics ofVain Worship • Mere formality • Mal. 1:8ff • View as a burden • Mal. 1:13 • Failure to obey
True WorshipJohn 4:23,24 • In spirit • From the heart • Not just going through motion • In truth • John 17:17
What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) • Confess your faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4)