Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.
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We need to discover all over again that worship is natural to the Christian, as it was to the godly Israelites who wrote the psalms, and that the habit of celebrating the greatness and graciousness of God yields an endless flow of thankfulness, joy, and zeal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Worship is an inherent aspect of being a Christian, leading to gratitude and joy.
This quote emphasizes that worship should come naturally to Christians, akin to the way it was intrinsic to the Israelites who wrote the psalms. It suggests that the act of acknowledging and celebrating God's greatness leads to a continuous experience of thankfulness, joy, and spiritual enthusiasm.
Themes
WorshipThankfulnessChristianityJoyZeal
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of worship in the Christian life.
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