Friday, September 22, 2006

Rick Warren quote













Now, I don't endorse and subscribe to everything that Rick Warren does and says. But I came across this quote in The Purpose Driven Church [p.240-241] about worship styles.

There is no correct "style" of worship. Jesus only gave two requirements for legitimate worship: "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth" (John 4:24). I don't think God is offended or ever bothered by different styles of worship as long as it is done "in spirit" and "in truth." In fact, I'm certain that God enjoys the variety! Remember, it was his idea to make us all different.

The style of worship that you feel comfortable with says far more about your cultural background than it does about your theology. Debates over worship style are most always sociological and personality debates couched in theological terms.

Every church likes to believe its worship style is the most biblical. The truth is, there isn't a biblical style of worship. Each Sunday true believers around the world give glory to Jesus Christ using a thousand equally valid expressions and styles.

Regardless of style, true worship employs both your right brain and your left brain. It engages both emotion and intellect, your heart and your mind. We must worship in spirit and in truth.


I think Mr. Warren hit it on the head here. I totally agree that God is pleased and enjoys the variety of our worship styles [when accompanied by the necessary humble heart and good deeds]. My question: Is God pleased with a variety of styles of worship within a single church when they divide His Body in two [or 3, or 4, etc.]?

Comment your response.

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