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NASB | John 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 4:24 "God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." |
Subject: Worship service or performance? |
Bible Note: Having just recently returned from Turkey and visitng the sites of the churches of Revelation . . . I am keenly aware the that the result of idolatry is ruin! What takes place in many modern churches is, in my mind, idolatry - well concealed at times, but idolatry at the core; for the emphasis is on what man is doing for God, not what God has DONE for man! Recently I too railed against the performance atmosphere that characterizes our churches. At present, my church is considering adding theatre style seats, doing away with the pews altogether . . . I'm glad I don't have to use a walker or have trouble getting up or down yet, but when they start selling popcorn, I'm outta there! Now, don't applaud me, but can I at least get an AMEN? Hank, I'd also appreciate your comments on the verses I noted in my previous post! Thanks for your wise responses! mommapbs |