Worship is the primary mission of the church. It is that mission that encompasses all other missions because a high view of God and His worthiness to be worshipped must correspond to our obedience of His commands.
Our church has adopted "The 22 Principle" which simply says that "to love God" and "love others" are the primary two principles by which we are to live.
I notice with interest any article, sermon or mention of "worship." Thus, when the Southern Baptist publication Facts & Trends published an article about a recent conference abut music, I read it. (Southern Baptists announced a new web site www.worshipwebsite.net)
The featured preacher was Wayne Barber, Pastor, Hoffmantown Church, Albuquerque, N.M. (former pastor of Kay Arthur in Chattanooga, too). This is a quote from him that is true and often overlooked when the topic of worship comes up:
"If there is no walk, there is no worship. If there is no obedience, there is no worship. The more you are with the Lord, the more you want to worship."
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