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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: True Worship</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/true_worship.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/15-9.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/t/true_.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > True Worship</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/true_wisdom_vs._self-perceived_wisdom.htm" title="True Wisdom vs. Self-Perceived Wisdom">◄</a> True Worship <a href="/topical/t/true_worship_and_devotion.htm" title="True Worship and Devotion">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#top" title="Topical Bible Verses">Topical</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Essence</b> <br>True worship, as depicted in the Bible, is the reverent devotion and allegiance offered to God, characterized by sincerity, truth, and spirit. It transcends mere ritualistic practices and is deeply rooted in the heart and mind of the believer. True worship involves acknowledging God's supreme worth and responding to His divine nature and acts with adoration, praise, and obedience.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundations</b> <br>The concept of true worship is woven throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of worshiping God in a manner that aligns with His nature and commands. In <a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a>, Jesus articulates the essence of true worship: "But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth." This passage highlights the necessity of worship that is both spiritual and grounded in truth, reflecting an authentic relationship with God.<br><br><b>Old Testament Insights</b> <br>In the Old Testament, true worship is often contrasted with idolatry and empty rituals. The prophets frequently called the Israelites back to genuine worship, emphasizing obedience and heartfelt devotion over mere ceremonial observance. For instance, in <a href="/micah/6-6.htm">Micah 6:6-8</a>, the prophet questions the adequacy of sacrifices and offerings, concluding with the well-known directive: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings</b> <br>The New Testament further develops the theme of true worship, particularly through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a> urges believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, which is described as their "spiritual act of worship." This indicates that true worship involves the totality of one's life, encompassing actions, thoughts, and attitudes that honor God.<br><br><b>Heart and Spirit</b> <br>True worship is fundamentally a matter of the heart and spirit. It requires an inner transformation and a sincere desire to glorify God. In <a href="/matthew/15-8.htm">Matthew 15:8-9</a>, Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for their hypocritical worship, quoting Isaiah: "These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men." This underscores the importance of aligning one's heart with one's outward expressions of worship.<br><br><b>Community and Corporate Worship</b> <br>While personal worship is vital, the Bible also emphasizes the significance of corporate worship within the community of believers. <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a> encourages Christians to gather together for mutual encouragement and to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. The early church exemplified this communal aspect of worship, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>, where believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.<br><br><b>Worship in Everyday Life</b> <br>True worship is not confined to specific times or places but is a continuous lifestyle. <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a> instructs believers, "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." This holistic approach to worship integrates faith into every aspect of life, ensuring that all actions reflect a commitment to God's glory.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b> <br>True worship, as revealed in Scripture, is a profound and all-encompassing response to God's majesty and grace. It demands sincerity, truth, and a heart fully devoted to the Creator, manifesting in both personal devotion and communal expression. Through true worship, believers honor God and fulfill their ultimate purpose as His creation.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/15-9.htm">Matthew 15:9</a></span><br>But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br>By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4352.htm"><span class="l">4352. proskuneo -- to do reverence to</span></a> <br><b>...</b> While this is <b>true</b>, 4352 () suggests the willingness to make all necessary <b>...</b> before<br> (1), bowing down (1), prostrated himself before (1), <b>worship</b> (32), worshiped <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4352.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 10k</font><p><a href="/greek/3428.htm"><span class="l">3428. moichalis -- an adulteress</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Definition: (a) an adulteress (that is, a married woman who commits adultery),<br> (b) Hebraistically: extended to those who <b>worship</b> any other than the <b>true</b> God. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3428.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_i_of_the_worship_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Worship</b> of the <b>True</b> God, and of Innocency, and of The</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the divine institutes Book VI. Of <b>True Worship</b>. Chap. I."Of the <b>Worship</b> of the<br> <b>True</b> God, and of Innocency, and of the. <b>Worship</b> of False Gods. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap i of the worship of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_lviii_of_the_true_worship.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>True Worship</b> of God, and Sacrifice.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Epitome of the Divine Institutes. Addressed to His Brother Pentadius.<br> Chap. LVIII."Of the <b>True Worship</b> of God, and Sacrifice. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap lviii of the true worship.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/book_of_hymns_for_public_and_private_devotion/578_11_&_10s_m.htm"><span class="l">Whittier. <b>True Worship</b> and Undefiled.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> SUPPLEMENT. 578. 11 & 10s. M. Whittier. <b>True Worship</b> and Undefiled. 1 O,<br> he whom Jesus loved has truly spoken! The holier <b>worship</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/578 11 & 10s m.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_ii_of_the_worship_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Worship</b> of False Gods and the <b>True</b> God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the divine institutes Book VI. Of <b>True Worship</b>. Chap. II."Of the <b>Worship</b><br> of False Gods and the <b>True</b> God. Therefore they sacrifice <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap ii of the worship of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_3_that_the_platonists_though.htm"><span class="l">That the Platonists, Though Knowing Something of the Creator of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book X. Chapter 3."That the Platonists, Though Knowing Something of the Creator<br> of the Universe, Have Misunderstood the <b>True Worship</b> of God, by Giving Divine <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 3 that the platonists though.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_ii_what_was_the_first.htm"><span class="l">What was the First Cause of Making Images; of the <b>True</b> Likeness of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. Of the Origin of Error. Chap. ii."what was the first cause of making images;<br> of the <b>true</b> likeness of god, and the <b>true worship</b> of him. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap ii what was the first.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bede/bedes_ecclesiastical_history_of_england/chap_xv_edwin_was_so.htm"><span class="l">Edwin was So Zealous for the <b>True Worship</b>, that He Likewise <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> BOOK II CHAP. XV. EDWIN was so zealous for the <b>TRUE worship</b>, that he likewise<br> persuaded Earpwald? EDWIN was so zealous for the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xv edwin was so.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bounds/the_essentials_of_prayer/iii_prayer_and_devotion.htm"><span class="l">Prayer and Devotion</span></a> <br><b>...</b> public services of the sanctuary. It is a part of the very spirit of <b>true</b><br> <b>worship</b>, and is of the nature of the spirit of prayer. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bounds/the essentials of prayer/iii prayer and devotion.htm</font><p><a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/lecture_xi_the_knowledge_that.htm"><span class="l">The Knowledge that God Is, Combined with the Knowledge that He is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>True worship</b> must have truth for the substance, and spirit for the manner of it;<br> else it is not such a <b>worship</b> as the Father seeks and will be pleased with. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture xi the knowledge that.htm</font><p><a href="/library/murray/lord_teach_us_to_pray/in_spirit_and_truth_or.htm"><span class="l">In Spirit and Truth;' or the <b>True</b> Worshippers.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>True worship</b> is that which is in spirit and truth. <b>...</b> The woman had asked our Lord<br> whether Samaria or Jerusalem was the <b>true</b> place of <b>worship</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/murray/lord teach us to pray/in spirit and truth or.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-true-north.html">What does it mean for Jesus to be your true north? 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