“God's revelation... unmasks our illusions about ourselves. It exposes our pride, our individualism, our self-centeredness - in short, our sin. But worship also offers forgiveness, healing, transformation, motivation, and courage to work in the world for God's justice and peace - in short, salvation in its largest sense.” WorldSelfMotivationJusticeSinHealingPrideOffersWorshipIllusionTransformationSalvationRevelationsIndividualismGodlyPeace And JusticeSelf CenterednessCenteredness Author:Marva Dawn
“Worship ought not to be construed in a utilitarian way. Its purpose is not to gain numbers nor for our church to be seen as successful. Rather, the entire reason for our worship is that God deserves it. (Worship) immerses us in the regal splendor of the King of the cosmos…provides opportunities for us to enjoy God’s presence in corporate ways that takes us out of time and into the eternal purposes of God’s kingdom. As a result, we shall be changed—but not because of anything we do. God, on whom we are centered and to whom we submit, will transform us by his Revelation of himself.” WayReasonPurposeOpportunityEnjoyChurchResultsNumbersSuccessfulChangedOughtKingsEternalWorshipDeserveGainsKingdomsCorporateRevelationsCosmosSubmitSplendorGod's PresenceUtilitarianRegalPurpose Of God Author:Marva Dawn
