Why do so many Christians confuse prayer with worship?

Question

Prayer is a request, as was stated in one of the answers to my last question. However, the definition did not equate worship.

As a Catholic, I believe that Worship is the Sacrifice of the Mass, partaking in the Sacrament of Eucharist. I not only understand that THROUGH HIM, WITH HIM AND IN HIM IN UNITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, ALL GLORY AND HONOR BELONGS TO THE FATHER FOREVER AND EVER, I take that sacrifice in, unworthy as I may be, to heal me.

I know this because I know the Lord.

Answer 1

The problem with praying to the Saints is the Bible says not to talk to the dead in Deuteronomy 18:11, Isaiah 8:19-22, Chronicles 10:13.


The Bile also says that those that are dead are not in Heaven and can't hear us.
Psalms 115:17 The dead praise not the Lord.

Psalms 6:5 In death there is no remembrance of thee.

Isaiah 38:18 Death can not celebrate thee.

Psalms 146:4 His thoughts perish.

Job 21:32 Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.

Ecclesiastes 9:5 For the living know that they shall die; but the dead do not know anything, nor do they have any more a reward; for their memory is forgotten.

That is why you can't pray to Mary or the Saints.

Answer 2

Not all prayer is a call to God for help. For some it is a way in which we speak to the Lord, so as to better understand that our plight is not to question why, but to trust in God. To privatley or during mass give your mind and soul to the Lord is still worship. I think the misgiving is defining prayer as one thing, especially to ask something of God, who we are beneath the scope of asking anything. Often times prayers are affirmations of faith and humilty. I was raised Catholic and still consider myself to be Catholic, and agree with your views on the eucharist, but differ in the view of prayer.

Answer 3

Because they were taught this. And you can worship through prayer. Mass is also a prayer. However it needs to be acknowledged that we indeed can pray with out worshiping. No Catholic in their right mind says, "Mary you are all powerful we worship you." Good lord no....That is for God and God alone. But we do Pray to Mary that she pray for us. I just can't see for a second that would be wrong. Don't most Protestants believe it's OK to ask their diseased grandparent or loved on to pray for them? They are closer after all. And we are taught as Catholics that our relationship with Mary should NEVER supersede our relationship with God.

Answer 4

I'm not Catholic so i'm unfamiliar with your terms of worship but being pentecostal, i can tell you that there is definately a difference between Prayer and Worship. Prayer is submitting yourself before the Father in petition. Worship is giving him glory and Praise.

Answer 5

Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

so it's not just a request --- it's also fellowship - praise/worship and acknowledgment... I think its beautiful when one prays for others, themself, and then closes prayer in worship to God.... Christians don't need their own people bashing them --- remember God accepted David's worship (he danced before God not clothed properly - his wife thought he was wrong and she hated him for behaving like that --- and she was rendered barren)

** Also the bible speaks against talking to the dead or consulting with the dead. We are to make are prayers/requests/worship to God.

Answer 6

Prayer should definately be worshipful. Prayer is talking to God, whether you are making a request, repenting, or praising Him. Prayer is not just making requests. God is our friend. What kind of friendship is it when you only talk to Him when you want something?

Answer 7

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Answer 8

There are many ways to pray and worship God. There shouldnt be a certain way to do it. You could do it through a song, on bended knee, or walking through the line at a store no matter its between you and God. We need to worry about the much bigger picture around us how can we share God with others? God Bless!

Answer 9

Worship is praising God for our blessings and fellowship with other believers. Prayer is an intimate time of asking and thanksgiving.

Answer 10

I understood prayer to be talking to God. When I talk to God I feel that I am in prayer.
I once read that our time on earth is to Glorify God. Our time to worship Him will be in Heaven.