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How to praise God
mharrell08:
--- Quote from: newgene87 on December 30, 2011, 08:51:54 AM ---Could it be possible the references in Psalms shows they were praising a God they did not know? Meaning; John 1:18 shows us no one has seen God, and the son has come to "Declare" Him. And Jesus came preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God establishing a New Covenant (I hope I gothat right) so does that still involve the Old Testament "Praise ye the LORD", "Shout to God"
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Just because they did not see God does not mean they did not know of the one True God. Remember is was the Israelites of the OT who received the oracles of God [Rom 3:2]. The write of Hebrews listed many OT saints who were justified by their faith. [Hebrews chapter 11].
--- Quote from: newgene87 on December 30, 2011, 08:51:54 AM --- - I see David was still carnal and unconverted; so do we praise our Savior now like carnal, unconverted murderer?
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Why do we throw the baby out with the bath water when it comes to King David? How come his virtues are tossed aside because of his faults?
That's the point I wanted to make before. David was not singing/praising/shouting to seek attention, it was because he had joy in his heart. He showed this joy by distributing the offerings to all the people of Israel [1 Sam 6:19]. Here is what happened to Michal the daughter of Saul when she had anger in her heart over David's dance of praise:
2 Sam 6:20-23 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, “How glorious was the king of Israel today, uncovering himself today in the eyes of the maids of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!” So David said to Michal, “It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel.
Therefore I will play music before the LORD. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor.” Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no children to the day of her death.
And we next read of Nathan informing King David that 'God is with him' [2 Sam 7:3].
--- Quote from: newgene87 on December 30, 2011, 08:51:54 AM --- And Arc, I love the food for thought. And that's exactly how I see it; why are to reach out to A God who's nearer than when first believed, shout to God who's beside us and in us. And isn't there a verse something like God is not worshipped by no mans hands or something like that. And I see arc, Joy is a gift ("My joy I GIVE unto you...") and is fruit of the spirit: its something LIVED OUT not to extend to God like its of ourselves, and its not. And then there's Hebrews 13:15....where's the Balance to This?
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If there's no obedience to God and His Word, then it's all in vain. If it's done to the Lord with a mind & heart toward obeying His Word, then it is fine.
Marques
Gina:
--- Quote from: Dennis Vogel on December 30, 2011, 07:45:55 AM ---
"Praise" is synonymous with "Worship" according to my dictionary. And so is Admiration, Acclaim, Tribute, Honor, Celebrate and a few more.
What I see in the church is emotional music to get people in an emotional state of mind. The waving of hands in the air adds to the emotional state.
Nothing wrong with this, but IMO it is many times not genuine. We can get very emotional watching a movie, but that's not praising God. Too many people equate the emotion with something spiritual. Sometimes it is, but IMO many times it's just emotion with very little thought.
What are you thinking about when you are waving your arms in the air? Are you just adding to the emotion? If you are thanking God for all His blessings, trials, the genius behind creation, etc., then it is genuine praise (IMO).
That said, you can still be very emotional about someone you love.
Just do what comes from you heart. It is impossible to manipulate God with formulas.
Eph 6:6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
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That's the part I always hated, and so I wouldn't do it. I always felt like, "I'm not waving my hands, so maybe I don't love God." Psshhh. Thank GOD for Bible-Truths! ;D
Gina:
Maybe "hated" is too strong a word.
Akira329:
Hey Gene,
1Co 13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
--- Quote ---Like, where did shouting or even saying "Hallelujah " come from? What does it mean and where is the scriptural grounds of it?
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"Hallelujah" is a Hebrew word which means "praise Yahweh" or translated in or English bibles to "praise the Lord"
I see no point in starting to say this word if your not accustomed or don't speak Hebrew.
God is not conjured up by special phrases or words.
You'll find Praise the Lord all throughout Davids Pslams!! And David praised him like nobodies business!!LOL
Besides....
If the truth causes you to strip your clothes and dance around half naked, so be it!LOL
Praise the Lord Gene!!
Hope this helps
Antaiwan
octoberose:
If we don't praise Him, the rocks and the trees will- so PRAISE Him however He leads you to do so!
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