Believers can do all things (that are not in contradiction to scripture) as if they are doing them for the Lord, making all of those things an act of worship.įor example, cleaning up the office for your coworkers can be an act of worship if it is done with a heart of service and love, to please the Lord. For example, a Christian can live with an attitude of worship no matter what he or she is doing. In order to truly worship God, Christians must devote themselves only to God and serve Him as the One and Only True God. God is a jealous God who despises the worship of idols and other worthless things. Worshiping God replaces worship of all else. Even if He didn’t do all these things, the character of who God is, is worthy of worship, praise, honor, and constant glory. Simply put, we worship God because He is worthy and because He has worked in amazing ways in our world on our behalf. Worship is the statement that only God deserves all praise, all glory, and honor.Īdditionally, worship is willing obedience to God’s commands out of a place of love. Furthermore, worship is laying aside oneself and all else to recognize God. Worship is the act of expressing reverence, honor, and respect to God. These are only a few of the many characteristics of God. Our revelation of God should always lead us to worship.Ĭhristian worship is the act of attributing Yahweh God for all that He is: Holy, Pure, Just, All-Powerful, Loving, and Sovereign. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a Christian, whether it has been one day, one year or twenty years. I have compiled research about key aspects of worship that all Christians should know. Christian worship takes the form of many different practices, lifestyle, and events. Worship is also a way to express love for God. Furthermore, worship is the expression of God’s holiness, goodness, and power. What is Christian Worship? What is the Biblical definition of worship? Christian worship is both an attitude and action of granting God the adoration, reverence, and homage, that He is due. Additionally, there are other forms of worship that God does not approve of. There are many examples in scripture about worship that God approves of. In order to genuinely worship, it is important to understand why we worship and how we worship. Christian worship is a crucial part of the faith.
That’s the government’s idea - it’s not in the Bible.Like all religions, Christianity has a specific way to worship God. “In the Bible we don’t have people retiring,” he said. It seems that people have caught on that it doesn’t seem to factor into “Pastor’s” plan, as he’s affectionately called by his office staff. Retirement used to be a frequent question for him. He’s strong in his religious belief - it’s his anchor and North star, even more so during his years as a widower. Everybody said, ‘don’t go listen to him, he don’t know nothing.’ Now I’m 98 and they say, now don’t go listen to him, he’s too old, he don’t know nothing,” Salem said.īut people are listening - and they have been - for several generations.
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He is quick with a bushel full of one-liners and punchlines. Even with the best imagination, it’s hard to picture him in anything other than a suit and tie. One might guess someone would take that opportunity to dress down at work, but that’s also not likely. “My wife is gone, and now I’m happiest here with my books,” he said. He’ll be spending the holiday working, in his office. He’s sounding a little weary on the day before Independence Day. His self-deprecation and humility seem to increased with his years. “I just plugged along, nothing great about me. “God calls on us not to be successful but to be faithful,” he said. It’s a marvel how a farm kid from Belle Fourche grew to be such a household name in the Evangelical community worldwide. The televised sermon reaches around the globe and celebrated its 40th year in January. Then they read it at that party for the Christian Worship Hour group,” Salem said. “They had a dinner party for me last week.
The honor was posted to Facebook and was presented to Salem June 28. “I’m proud to be a South Dakotan and I admire her (Kristi) as our governor.” I’m proud of South Dakota except their lottery,” he said, voice dropping before rising again. Only time I wasn’t here was four years for Bible school in Minnesota. “I’ve spent all my ministry in South Dakota. His near century age doesn’t weigh on him too heavily, but he was honored to have the state declaration by Governor Kristi Noem acknowledge his 75 years of ministry in South Dakota. He’d celebrated his 98th birthday the week prior.
The venerable Salem answered the phone Wednesday. On June 4, 2019, South Dakota was blessed with a new name day: Harold E.