Are they praying that God will make them Superman?Are they trying to see if anyone will notice their new deodorant?Are they letting the church know that they are willing participants in a robbery?Are they just really tired and need to stretch?
I am being serious here because I was looking at another members avatar and it got me to thinking.What is biblical about the act of worship in this manner?What is the purpose of this psychical worship activity?
2007-08-29 08:23:03 · 19 answers · asked by Demopublican 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We consider ourselves under arrest.
2007-08-29 08:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas Paine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't do this during a sermon. Sometime when we're singing in church I do. I'm just moved by the love of God and for some reason it comes naturally. I don't stick my hands up way in the air waving them or anything, but for some reason, closing my eyes to concentrate on the words and music, and lifting up my hands to God, it just feels so lovely and worshipful.
2007-08-29 08:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arms extended while praying is an alternate form of praying as is praying on your knees with your head bowed and your hands pressed together. The upward extension of the arms actually forms what is call a ciboreum into which it pleases God to pour His grace. Not that a whole lot of people know that, but that's the reason.
Priests do this at certain moments of the Mass as well, so it's not just born again Christians.
2007-08-29 08:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by Somewhat Enlightened, the Parrot of Truth 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Submission to God. Praise to God. Lifting holy hands.
Why do people raise their hands at music concerts? Lesser reasons for sure. Yet they are not questioned.
2007-08-29 13:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You see, we raise our hands to worship God because that's what scripture says we should do. You can't as a Christian accept parts of the bible and rejected others. Open up your bible and read, I promise you'll learn something.
2007-08-29 08:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by jesusfreakjav 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They do as the hypocrites do. They like to make a show of praying in public places. It adds a little spice to their already inflated egos.
2007-08-29 08:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Their hands and minds are raised to God
2007-08-29 08:27:15 · answer #7 · answered by Gerry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because for some they are being raised up spiritually in the Lord.
2007-08-29 08:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by 9_ladydi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's so the preacher can tell when they fall aslepp. Once the hands drop they're out.
2007-08-29 08:29:26 · answer #9 · answered by Murazor 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when I am in church and the songs or sermons are true and good
I close my eyes and raise my hands to JESUS
thanking HIM for the priviledge of freedom to worship as I please
In spirit and truth
2007-08-29 08:29:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's to make people ask questions.
If you are serious, and I doubt it you would be a little more forgiving on the remarks. Oh well, you don't know.
It shows that the person is willing to be open and give himself/herself to the Lord, without reservation.
Get A Grip
2007-08-29 08:28:08 · answer #11 · answered by Get A Grip 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋