The quote comes from WNAD (and no, I'm not trying to single him out, I want to understand the statement more clearly).
Do Christians get so caught up in "worshipping Jesus" that they ignore the second part of Jesus command: to love others as we wish to be loved? Is it all about telling people about Jesus while ignoring the circumstances within which some people live? Is that as far as the "love" goes for some Christians?
2006-08-28 13:21:22 · 13 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"'Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?'
And He said to him, 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND. This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.'" (Matthew 22:36-39)
If you truly love the Lord, your worship will be in how you live your life. Jesus loved the world, He died for us, He taught us about love, and He hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors and forgave those who needed it. He rebuked those who needed rebuking, but He did it out of love for He wanted them to live right. He loved everyone, Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, man and woman, Pharisee and Pagan alike.
If we live like this, it is our act of worship to Him.
2006-08-28 13:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Samantha 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally I challenge the statement that true Christianity is all about worshiping God. Where do you dig that one up in the Bible. I've been a Christian 60 years now and this "worshiping thing" only came in about 20 years ago. The church has been around for 2,000 years. Has the Holy Spirit been waiting 2,000 years for man to invent the amplifier so that He could have his great outpouring? True Christianity is a way of life not a rock concert. There is no such a thing in the Bible as a worship service, and singing is never equated in the Bible with worship.
2006-08-28 13:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
loving others is going to be a natural result of TRULY loving God - this is the way it is supposed to be but, yes, as humans we are imperfect and there are those caught up in the expressions of worship- what they see as worship that they can behave in an unloving and often rude manner to others. True worship is worship in all areas of life- the way you treat people and the way you live your life is worship- singing, dancing, preaching, etc. are just physical expressions of worship- outward things that don't always reflect the heart.
A heart of worship obeys God in all of His commands, honors others above themselves and loves others as themselves.
2006-08-28 13:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think there are many who claim to be Christians who never get beyond their idea of worship - however, if you are truly following Christ, then there is a part of you that can't follow Christ without loving those around you and seeing needs and meeting them. So, I don't think they get caught up - I think maybe they never got there in the first place.
2006-08-28 13:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by dph_40 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, the two are inseparable...the one IS the same as the other. Worshipping God/Jesus necessarily leads the Christian to serve His creation. Loving others as yourself glorifies the God who makes it possible...thus worship.
Yes some Chrisitans seem stuck but it is my prayer that it won't remain so. If love is the motivator, it will prune and refine us till we are like Christ Himself.
2006-08-29 06:30:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question, no. The main focus is to worship God/Jesus. But, if you sincerly beleive and love Him, you will keep His commands (that's in John, forgive me for not remembering the exact verse) Works come with Faith.
2006-08-28 13:24:53 · answer #6 · answered by Jedi for Christ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope that that is not the case, but there are all types of Christians. In my own experience Love is the priority, both vertical and horizontal. The Love I feel for God overflows into my life and touches every aspect of it. I don't Love perfectly yet, but I'm hoping I'm moving in that direction.
2006-08-28 13:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by novalee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To worship Jesus is to experience true love.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
2006-08-28 13:32:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By loving others, especially of the family of God, you are loving Christ.
2006-08-28 13:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by Bimpster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JESUS said" Love thy neighbor as you love yourself"
2006-08-28 13:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋