Worship is Not a Performance to be Consumed - PDF

Grace Family Fellowship

Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes the true meaning of worship, contrasting it with the consumerist mentality prevalent today. Dr. Smith argues that true worship is not about personal gain, but about humbling oneself before God and acknowledging His holiness. He illustrates this point with the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, highlighting that genuine worship involves recognizing our sinfulness and relying solely on God's grace for forgiveness. Using biblical examples like Moses at the burning bush and Isaiah's vision, Dr. Smith shows how encountering God's holiness leads to awe, conviction, and a profound awareness of our own shortcomings. He urges listeners to move beyond passive consumption, actively engaging in worship that exalts God, confesses sin, and seeks His transformative power. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the Lord's Supper, symbolizing our complete dependence on Christ's sacrifice and calling us to humble ourselves before the Almighty God, who alone is worthy of our worship.