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Regarding the nature of worship
Date Posted: 2009-05-21I'm not sure if there's a "right" answer to this question. I've been thinking about this for a while now, and I don't know how you might finally determine anything conclusive. But what is worship?
In the Greek New Testmant, the word translated as worship is proskunew. It can mean to worship, or, quite literally, do obeisance by bowing before someone. This word, then, is about paying homage or respect.
But is worship always about saying, "You are greater than I." I think about the Psalms, and the Psalms are Biblical examples of worship, ancient songs which have been passed down forever. And about half of these songs are songs of lament or complaint. They aren't bow on your face songs; they're standing up and complaining, "hey, this isn't fair" songs.
Worship, I don't think, is always about being happy or satisfied or even feeling an intense respect or admiration. It certainly can be, but it's something else as well.
Of course, we'll talk about this on Sunday, but before we do (or after we do, I suppose), what do you think? What is worship? Why do we go to church on Sunday (or whenever else) to come before our God?
