True worship must be “in spirit,” that is, engaging the whole heart, soul, mind and body. Unless there’s a real passion for God, there is no worship in spirit.
At the same time, worship must be “in truth,” that is, properly informed from Scripture! Unless we have knowledge of the God we worship, there is no worship in truth. Both are necessary for satisfying and God-honoring worship.
Spirit without truth leads to a shallow, overly emotional experience that could be compared to a high. As soon as the emotion is over…when the fervor cools, so does the worship.
Truth without spirit can result in a dry, passionless encounter that can easily lead to a form of joyless legalism. The best combination of both aspects of worship results in a joyous appreciation of God, informed by Scripture!
The more we know about God, the more we appreciate Him. The more we appreciate Him, the deeper our worship…The deeper our worship of Him, the more He is glorified!
Have a glorious Sunday in worship! ❤