Worshiping God or Our Emotions?

   Today’s message may seem insignificant, at first, because of the myriad of very serious issues and assaults we’re facing on our true Christian faith in America and around the world.  Normally, we discuss these topics in detail here, which admittedly, are very concerning and require our immediate attention and action.  
 
   But today I would like to talk about something else, which has been a real concern with ME for a long time now.  It has to do with REVERENCE, or perhaps better stated, the LACK of reverence we have in our churches for our Lord and Savior, and our Heavenly Father.
 
   The “seeker friendly” movement crept into our churches a few decades ago, and it has continued that way, as more and more churches have followed the concept of “just give the people what they want.” Pastors and Elders attend “church-building conferences,” to learn how to get more numbers — more people in the seats. Seminaries now teach new ministers how to be non-offensive, politically correct, and to provide a “worship experience” that will appeal to the EMOTIONS of the people, make them “feel good,” and at the end of the “service,” leave with a feeling of satisfaction and comfort.
 
   Part of this equation is music.  Music has alway ...

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