John 4:23-24

“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him . 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

In the Lord's teaching to the Samaritan woman we learn that:

• It would not soon matter anymore where someone worshipped ( Jerusalem or a mountain in Samaria ), vs. 21 .
• It would not soon matter anymore who you are (Jew or Gentile), vs. 22
• It would only matter that you detach yourself from the things of this earth and worship God as He has instructed!

Note what Paul would instruct the Christians in Rome , concerning this:

Romans 12:1-2

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

Paul's instruction to these Christians in these two verses establishes his teachings to them for several chapters and encompasses all aspects of their lives. However, I would like for to continue to consider the concept of worship, whether as a collective or as an individual.

When you present yourself to God, through Christ Jesus, are you a pure and undefiled self sacrifice that is only concerned with proving what is good and acceptable to God?

 

Then:

•  Turn your cell phones off at worship!

•  Leave your pets at home!

•  I think we get the thought !

 

Let us present ourselves pure and undefiled before God , having been born again of incorruptible seed (the word of God, I Peter 1:22 -23 ). The things of the world have no place in the hearts of the children of God, especially when they worship in Spirit and Truth!