I have always been fascinated with worship. Being raised in a denomination gives you insight into all the “possibilities” of offerings the mind can imagine. If not mindful, we will never ask if there is such a thing as True Worship. The Scriptures teach four forms of worship: will, false, true, and ignorant. For example, in Colossians 2:23 (NKJV), the apostle Paul speaks of worship which has “an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body.” God states there is a form of worship that does not follow the pattern He has given us. Some at Colosse had decided what they desired was acceptable to God and among themselves.
Secondly, the Bible records a worship that ignores the One who created it. Paul instructed the men at Athens to avoid worshipping “without knowing.” Unfortunately, many still accomplish this today. Thirdly, God teaches us of “vain” worship, which does not profit God or mankind. Vain is often defined as “useless, empty, void, without value” (Merriam-Webster, 2025). God did not intend for His ultimate creation to offer Him sacrifices that do not conform or satisfy His majesty! (Ephesians 5:2). Lastly, God instructs mankind to provide him with sacrifices worthy of him being Lord of our lives (Titus 2:14). Jesus reminds us of this reckoning when speaking with the woman at the well. “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24). The Samaritan knew she and her people were to worship God. She even understood the location of profitable worship! But God in the Flesh encourages her to comprehend that God had always intended for mankind to love and honor Him by rendering their “hearts” in correct sacrifice and practice.
This is why we can understand the two of them went together. In Genesis 22, worship tests our hearts (v 1). Worship is corporate (v 2). Individuals should prepare themselves for proper service (v 3). Worship does not happen everywhere or randomly (v 4). We must leave distractions to focus on the task (v 5). Everything should be collected to fulfill the task (v 6). Everyone, especially young children, must be reminded that worship holds God as the audience, not themselves! (v 8). If we do our portion as prescribed, our sacrifices are accepted, and God will reward us (v 9-14). True worship unites those who go together. Those who constitute Abraham’s SEED understand the necessity of worship; the only worship that holds reward is accomplished in Spirit and Truth.
Think about these things,
Archie R. Green
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