How Can I Know If I Have Worshipped Properly?

Text: Luke 18:9-14

Thesis: To convince/convict of proper/improper worship.

Introduction:

1. Each one of us has worshipped many times.

2. How do we know we have worshipped properly?

Discussion:

Proper worship involves our…

I. Functional hands (Jn. 4:22; 1 Tim. 2:8).

A. People may worship as they see fit; we follow Jesus.

B. Scripture reveals the avenues of worship: singing, praying, reverential study,

communion and giving.

C. We must worship God on his terms.

II. Faithful mind (Heb. 11:4).

A. Abel’s faith produced good works (1 Jn. 3:12).

B. He offered God his very best in worship (Gen. 4:4).

C. God validated his offering because of his faith.

D. Faith makes our worship acceptable.

III. Fearful heart (Lk. 18:9-14).

A. The proud Pharisee named off his noble works.

B. The humble publican trusted in God’s mercy.

C. Both addressed “God”; only one was justified.

D. For our worship to be accepted, we must trust Him.

Hat-Rack Apps

1. Offer worship that God accepts (Acts 2:42; Eph. 5:19).

2. Repetitious worship does not have the understanding; we must know what are saying

(1 Cor. 14:15).

3. Confess your sins to God (Rom. 10:10).

Conclusion:

1. God was us to worship him acceptably.

2. We can have acceptable worship; we must do it.