What Kind of Worship Does God Deserve? Understanding True Biblical Worship
February 3, 2025 | Blog | The Way of Life Church
What kind of Worship Does God Deserve? Understanding True Biblical Worship
Introduction
When we think about worship, we often limit it to singing songs or praying at church. However, true biblical worship goes far beyond these activities and encompasses our entire lives. What is True Worship According to Romans 12:1? The Apostle Paul urges believers to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." This reveals that authentic worship involves offering our entire selves to God - not just during church services, but in everything we do.
Why Should We Offer Our Lives as Worship?
Our worship should be a response to God's mercies. Before the foundation of the world, God chose us and loved us, knowing we would be sinners in need of salvation. He sent His Son to die for us while we were still in our sins. These incredible mercies deserve our complete devotion in return.
What Does Living Sacrifice Mean?
Being a living sacrifice means:
- Dedicating every aspect of our lives to God
- Making intentional choices that honor Him
- Using our bodies, time, and resources for His purposes
- Living holy lives that are acceptable to Him
How is This Different from Old Testament Sacrifice?
In the Old Testament, sacrifices served three main purposes:
- Atoning for sin (which Jesus fulfilled completely)
- Expressing fellowship with God
- Showing gratitude to God
As New Testament believers, we no longer need sacrifices for sin, but we should still express fellowship and gratitude through offering our lives to God daily.
What Makes This Worship "Reasonable"?
The Greek word "logicos" (translated as "spiritual" or "reasonable") indicates this type of worship makes rational sense in light of God's mercies. When we truly understand what God has done for us, offering our lives in return is the only logical response.
Life Application
This week, consider these challenges:
- Examine your life daily and identify at least one way you can offer yourself as a living sacrifice to God
- Reflect each evening on how well you lived as a sacrifice that day
Ask yourself:
- Am I giving God my best or just leftover time and energy?
- Does my use of time, money, and relationships reflect gratitude for His mercies?
- What areas of my life am I still holding back from God?
Remember: We don't worship to earn God's blessings, but He does bless what we do for Him. When we live as living sacrifices, we experience more peace, joy, and contentment because we're properly oriented toward Him rather than ourselves.