The title problem is worship.
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The Lord is meeting a Samaritan woman. The content of the conversation was thirsty. For her, the problem was worship. Human beings, as worshipers, have a deep longing for worship. God is also looking for those who truly worship (verse 23). She asks the Lord how and where to worship (verse 20). But the Lord says that the way, place, and form of worship are not important. The key to worship is to ask God in spirit and truth.
1. Our worship must be in the spirit (verse 24)
‘Spirit’ here means ‘spirit’. Because God is a Spirit, we must worship spiritually. Many people worship with the body. If they worship at a set time and in a set place, they think they worshiped. These are the processes of worship, not the essence. True worship is worshiping only God in spirit. Therefore, it is wrong to worship in order to receive grace. These are the hallmarks of pagan religions. It is a marvelous paradox of God that if we let go of our selfish purposes and look only to God, who is the Spirit, we will experience grace, joy, and blessings.
2. Our worship must be offered in truth (verse 24)
Here 'truth' is 'truth'. True worship is worship with the truth. Truth is the Word of God. It is worship in the Word. Worshiping in truth is evangelical worship. The interesting thing here is verse 23. The time when Jesus came to this earth was the time when the worship was completed. Therefore, the 'truth' is the Gospel, Jesus Christ. Listening to the Gospel sermons is the best worship service.
3. Our worship must be given by inspiration (verse 24).
Worship should be prepared by being moved by the heart. From Saturday onwards, we will prepare for worship in earnest. It's not because someone made it. It is to prepare for worship with a trembling heart, moved by God's love. Those who worship like this are not late for the service. In this regard, we attach great importance to giving praise in worship. “Sing and make melody to the Lord with your hearts” (Ephesians 5:19). The praise leader is in a very important position. The principle of praise is to reveal only Jesus Christ. If you exalt yourself or expose yourself, you have to let it go. We must unite the saints with praise and lead them to God.
4. Our worship must have the fruit of life (Philippians 1:27; Romans 12:1).
Our worship must be fruitful. If we worshiped in spirit and in truth, we must have fruits of living worthy of the gospel we heard in our lives. The proof of giving true fruit is in the practice of the word heard.
Dear brothers and sisters, God is looking for truly worshipers. I wish you success in worship.