What is worship & how do you worship G-d?

[Traveler]

Because of several posters concern about worship, should man become exalted in heaven - I thought I would start a thread about worship. This seems to be a rather broad brush with which many paint but I am not clear what they are attempting to paint. And so this discussion is now open.

What are the methods and things which make up worship?

If you would please offer your opinions. I would also like to know what elements of your worship you reserve exclusively for G-d.

Several years ago I read an article about the ancient worship of Baal and I was quite amazed and finely understood why so many in Israel thought they could worship both G-d and Baal. I see many similar reflections in modern day worship.

The other interesting facet of worship concerns the discussion or debate between the Scribes and Pharisees and Jesus. There was something about what the Pharisees and Scribes saw in the manner in which Jesus worship that convinced them that Jesus should be put to death. As we discuss worship it might be interesting to review what the criticism was – but I thought I would reserve this for later.

Also if you would indicate why and how something is worshiped. For example: If you list prayer as a method of worship please indicate what about prayer makes it worship opposed to other forms of communication that include the same elements as does prayer. Like praising someone for their good and kind efforts and praising the L-rd in prayer or other verbalizations. Thanks

The Traveler

[thejason]

I don't worship G-d. I worship God.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by thejason

I don't worship G-d. I worship God.

Interesting - did you know that there is not a single ancient document of Biblical scripture that agrees with you? The ancients did not ever complete the spelling reference to G-d as an integral part of their worship. Do you believe we can learn proper and true worship from the Bible?


The Traveler

[thejason]

I've never seen God spelled any other way than G-O-D in the scriptures. I couldn't care less if ancient people agree with me or not.

[bytor2112]

I tend to believe that we show our love and adoration for our Heavenly Father through our actions and thoughts. "If you love me keep my commandments......" We please the Father by becoming like the Father.....not just by keeping commandments but by truly becoming like him in our heart and in our thoughts and deeds. I think that the more I feel the Spirit, the more I am asured that I am on the right track. I think that this is pure worship....

By the way G-D....God....I think it is the reverent manner in which we refer to Heavenly Father that counts.

[a-train]

We have the image of men on their knees extending their arms toward heaven and falling repeatedly on their faces. Modern thinking suggests worship is limited to such activity. We assume that ancient Israel did not worship Jehovah until they entered into the tabernacle and fell on their faces.

Alma asked: 'do ye suppose that ye cannot worship God save it be in your synagogues only?' (Alma 32:10)

The truth is that the very act of building the tabernacle and making all preparations in the service of God was worship all the time. Our rise from bed, our care for our mortal tabernacle, our care for our family, all we do can be worship of our Master. The wise men that visited the Infant Jesus worshipped Him. Many worshipped our LORD while on His ministry.

The prophet Nephi teaches that we must all worship Jesus Christ, the Son of God. For he said: 'And now behold, I say unto you that the right way is to believe in Christ, and deny him not; and Christ is the Holy One of Israel; wherefore ye must bow down before him, and worship him with all your might, mind, and strength, and your whole soul; and if ye do this ye shall in nowise be cast out.' (2 Nephi 25:29)

We worship Him in our prayers, in our baptisms, in our anointings, in our temples, in our songs, in our service; we worship Him with all our might, mind, strength, and soul.

As the LORD said, we cannot serve God and mammon. (Matt. 6:24 - that is a scripture mastery this year for all you seminary students.)

When we work for money, for gain, we serve mammon and engage in idolatry. When we serve the LORD alone, we worship Him. We need not think that our worship begins and ends with sacrament meeting or an endowment session.

-a-train

[Moksha]

Would it not depend upon the God? What would work with an Ur-Misshalfway might not be kosher with an Ur-Elphaba.

[MarginOfError]

Would it not depend upon the God? What would work with an Ur-Misshalfway might not be kosher with an Ur-Elphaba.

Please don't tell me I have to choose between those two gods. I don't know that I could bear the wrath of either.

[prisonchaplain]

Goodness, so many complicated answers. I worship God with my good works, my good thoughts, and my good words. I worship him with obedience, with giving (including the tithe). I worship him with occasional fasts, with Bible study, and with prayers of adoration. I worship him with song, both corporately (in church), and individually. I worship him with the focus and direction of my life. I worship him with my parenting, and my efforts and being a worthy husband. And, I worship him with my ever-northward pointing hope. My whole life should be a continuous outpouring of worship to my Sovereign Creator.

[bmy-]

Originally Posted by thejason

I've never seen God spelled any other way than G-O-D in the scriptures. I couldn't care less if ancient people agree with me or not.

Tetragrammaton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Do good amongst the children of men. That's how I try to worship at least.. it's really the only time I ever feel 'connected' to God.