It is crucial to understand that we do not worship merely the way we want to. We cannot do anything we want and call it worship. Our worship must be biblical and acceptable to the Lord. Let's look at some instances in the Bible where people worshiped in their own way.
Read Exodus 32:1-10 and explain what happened to the people of Israel.
It is important to note that these people thought they were still worshiping God. Their folly occurred when they made Him into an image, which was the golden calf. We cannot reduce God to an image or thing.
What was the result of their worshiping this image of God?
Exodus 32:25-28
Read Leviticus 10:1-3. Explain what happened.
What appeared to have happened there was that Nahab and Abihu presented an offering to the Lord that was not according to God's requirements. It was their own offering concocted by themselves and not God.
What was the result of their own self-styled worship? What happened to them?
Read Isaiah 2:6-10. Explain what happened to these people as a result of their straying from God's plan for worship.
Read Mark 7:6-9 and explain.
The Pharisees tended to do many things that were outwardly correct in their worship; and yet their hearts were cold, and their attitude was not acceptable to God. Having the right attitude is crucial in acceptable worship.
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