We must not draw the attention to ourselves. When we praise His glorious, redemptive work in Jesus Christ and when we live gospel-shaped lives marked by love through the Holy Spirit, our worship will be honorable obedience.
All of life is worship. Therefore, it is not only important what we say about God and that we praise His glorious grace. The things we do are important as well. The grace of God gives us strength to become more like Jesus Christ. This is what the Bible calls sanctification or holiness. By describing worship as Christ-centered and sanctification as being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ we are discovering a glorious mystery — namely, that we honor God by displaying the fruit of His greatest Gift — His only begotten Son.
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Home » Christian Life » Spiritual life. What does it mean to praise and honor God? Last updated on September 20, I know, it sounds a bit convoluted, but that exactly what God did at Creation. He spoke and the unseen things appeared Hebrews This action alone makes God worthy of our praise. A common feature of idol worship was the household gods. People wanted gods they could take with them, they wanted their gods to always be with them. We serve a mighty God who is all-present.
He dwells with us and within us. Here are six things you can do to start honoring God right now. We honor God when we are good stewards of our wealth and what He has given us. Everything we have, whether it is a little or a lot comes from God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians ESV. The example that Christ gave us is one of service.
He knew the right way to do it. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up Act: When Jesus was praying to His father, He was always honoring Him by bowing down.
When the body is down, the soul comes down too and the spirit is lifted above the body and the soul to meet with God God is spirit. You will never experience intimacy with God when the body or soul is above the spirit. As brought out in the moving hand not attached to a body touching me , we are a trinity; the body physical , the soul and the spirit. The soul and the spirit are in a vessel; the body, which is physical. To honor God means first to lower down our physical self; which is the body, for the soul to be lowered remember the soul is in the body and the spirit to rise above the body and the soul.
Lowering your soul means that you have given God all yourself and everything you own. And because we use the spirit to communicate to Him, the spirit is lifted above comes above the body and the soul and one experiences a high level intimacy, a one on one direct communication with God.
During fasting, the body and soul are brought down lowered by taking away their needs and desires, and the spirit is allowed to rise above the body and the soul. When you experience conflict with others, own your responsibilities. Knowing your faults and accepting them will also allow you to learn from your mistakes and grow. This kind of behavior helps build strong social bonds [9] X Research source For example, if your friend is angry at you for being late, do not become defensive.
Tell them, "I apologize, I want to become more mindful of my time. This positive attitude can help you make positive changes in your habits.
Forgive and give grace beyond what people deserve, that you want them or God to give to you. Accept and do not dwell on your or another's mistake, but concentrate on specific things you can do to give God's saving grace and be improving lives in concrete ways, as much as you have opportunity. Think about yourself less often. Armor yourself with kindness, rightness, humility, grace and peace, not tricking or cheating but loving others advancement and their good marks.
Worrying about oneself less, makes one better able to be more connected with others. Putting off the self for the others benefit and not demanding perfection from yourself, either, honors God's through serving his creation. Show that your are grateful. Gratitude creates a sense that you have benefited from other people and from things they do and say.
When you become more aware of your own dependence on the people. Thank people and accept their importance and share all the hope, peace and other resources that you have, the more you will be able to realize that it is not all about you.
Keep a gratitude journal; this practice can improve your psychological well being. Write down at least three things that you are thankful for. And do your gratitude writing on the daily. Encourage others to share and do your part to avoid self-centering but to be open to growth and sharing empowerment, not by unnecessary coercion, demands or controlling others.
Strengthening others creates a stronger community better able to work toward a common good. You can become a powerful leader when you know how to effectively build up others sense of achievement. Some of the most impactful people who have lived have been spiritual leaders, for example Buddha, Gandhi, Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King and Muhammad. Avoid acting entitled such as expecting to be rewarded, thanked or complimented for good activities.
Acting entitled means that one indicates he or she should get certain things for doing well. Feeling as if deserving of things but not getting them, one will end up being resentful or bitter. It is difficult to have a good attitude and love others while bitter, because of being stuck thinking about things one doesn't have. If you don't feel like you are owed things, then you can work more freely for others without expecting things in return.
Practice service, helping the weak, and don't seek or care about impressiveness or unrealistic, "upward mobility" or deceitful riches for what would profit a person, if he gains the World but losses his soul? Do not worry about your failures but make them temporary and continue your achievements immediately. Instead of grooming and sharing irritations, aim at working well and worrying less about yourself. So, concentrate more on the bigger-picture and assisting one another, through service -- and worship God by service to the common or poor people.
Assume that you do not have all of the answers. Often people who are humble are more tolerant of others. Humble people do not need to be aggressive or defensive about their beliefs.
Being patient and listening to other beliefs and ideas, even when you experience hardships can honor God by peace and kindness. This will allow you to grow stronger and learn more about God and yourself. Let peace and good things happen that you may not understand or are out of your control. Get out of the way of the work of God by working for voluntary community including through individual efforts and in groups such as at places of worship.
Expect, and appreciate other's knowledge in the faith differing, greater or lesser, from your experience, achievement, expertise or study. Honor God by rewarding good faith and goodwill by graciousness and sincere condolences in grief and congratulations in good times.
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