Chapter 5 - WHOSE WORSHIP DOES GOD ACCEPT?

KEEP GOD"S HIGH STANDARDS


God wants as his worshipers those who comply with his high moral standards.  Some in ancient Corinth mistakenly thought that God would tolerate immoral behavior.  We can see  how wrong they are by reading 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10. If we are to worship God acceptably, we must please him in word and deed.  Is  your form of worship enabling you to do that? -Matthew 15:8; 23:1-3.

Our dealings with other people should also reflect God's standards. Jesus Christ encouraged  us to treat others as we would like to have them treat us, for this is part of true worship.  (Matthew 7:12)  Note what he also said about displaying brotherly  love:  'By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among  yourselves."  (John 13:35) Jesus' disciples must love one another and do what is good toward fellow worshipers and others. -Galatians 6:10.

Next time: WHOLE-SOULED WORSHIP

The Book - KNOWLEDGE That Leads To Everlasting Life, 1995