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| "WHEREFORE, laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrises, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may row thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, and holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." 1Peter 2:1-5 Worship acceptable by God is a privilege unique to the Christian. It is not a right. We are permitted to offer acceptable worship ONLY by the grace of God. Therefore it is disheartening when children of God deliberately reject this privilege and make excuses from the public assembly God has ordained for His glory and our good. Consider briefly the significance of worship: ~It is obedience to a divine command. ~It is a means of nourishing the spirit. ~It assists in achieving spiritual growth. ~It encourages others in their spiritual development. ~It shows the world where your priorities are. ~It is one means of expressing your love for God. ~It is an avenue God has provided by which you can praise His Name. ~It is the offering of spiritual sacrifices. ~It is a way of showing your thanksgiving to God for all He has done for you. ~It is a period a communion with God with the world shut out entirely. ~It is an experience that should make the heart of every Christian glad! Won't you join your fellow Christians this Lord's Day as they assemble together to honor His Name? Your Father will be looking for you! <J><E><S><U><S>< <S><A><V><E><S>< |