Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives adn do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts? Psalm 15:1-2.
When we attend worship and kneel at the altar, we present our hearts in reverent worship to God. It is our inward sacrifice of praise. In these verses the psalmist presents another side of worship - the worship that praises God with our lives. We offer this side of worship when we live our lives integrity and honesty in everyday situations. We offer it when we treat others with respect no matter who is listening. When we avoid gossip, and tell the truth instead of resorting to a lie.
I am thankful that we don't have to be perfect to worship God. No one including myself is without fault. However, when we worship God we offer ourselves, just as we are. Sinners that need a Savior. I urge you today to live your lives with integrity and honor for God, and I also add that we stop using those sins as excuses to become closer to God. We know that we have all done that. We say we are not worthy to worship God because of this and that. Well you are right, you alone are not worthy. But our loving savior, Jesus Christ, has made that place at worship available to us. So I ask you to come no matter what and worship and praise the living God.
In Jesus' name Amen
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