A.W. Tozer writes in The Knowledge of the Holy:
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The most portentous fact about any man is not what he at a given time may say or do, but what he in his deep heart conceives God to be like. We tend by a secret law of the soul to move toward our mental image of God.

True worship is a life of FAITH, ADORATION, and OBEDIENCE, resulting from the revelation of God in our lives.

Evaluate your heart:
· Who or what consumes your thoughts?
· What motivates you to action?
· What moves you? What most stirs you emotionally?

Five categories of “Idols” that our hearts produce:
· Fear of man, acceptance, approval
· Success, power, control
· Comfort, convenience, tranquility, ease
· Money, possessions
· Sensual pleasure

True worship is for God, but it always benefits the WORSHIPER.

The results of true worship:

We will hear God’s INSTRUCTION and WARNING. (v. 13)

We will have COURAGE to do what God said. (v. 14)

We will FULFILL God’s desires. (v. 15)

THIS WEEK I WILL:

• Identify where I need to change my thinking and behavior and ask God to help.
• Show courage by obeying Christ in one specific area of my life.
• Ask a person close to me where they see God’s promises being fulfilled in my life.
• Invite someone to come to the Christmas Eve service.