Then we are also to worship God "in truth." Simply put -- is our worship lining up with the truth of the Word of God? Remember we said earlier that what we sing about affects and shapes our theology. We cannot be singing to God something that is not Biblical and call it worship. For example, o ne very popular worship song today contains the following line:
"And we are His portion and He is our prize"
While He certainly is our prize the first part of this lyric is completely backwards theologically. Saying that we are God's portion implies that God needs us in order to sustain Him... to satisfy Him... to fulfill Him. Nowhere is this mentioned in the Bible. The fact is that He is our portion beloved. He has everything we need to be satisfied and fulfilled -- not the other way around. Now you may not think this is a big deal but remember you are singing this to God -- in worship! This is essentially saying to God that He doesn't need anything but us instead of saying we do not need anything but Him. It is a colossal and arrogant difference.
The last point I want to make from the key verse is the usage by Jesus of the term "true worshippers." The implication being obvious -- if there are true worshippers than there are false worshippers. If there is true worship than there is false worship. Is our worship grounded in the truth of the Word of God or does it veer into all sorts of carnality and the sensualities of this world? Is it centered solely upon the Spirit of the Living God or are there demonic spirits of lust, greed or pride dripping from the lyrics sheets? Exactly WHAT are we singing to God? WHAT are we saying to Him? Do we even consider it anymore? This is not an indictment of the intents or hearts of the people who write, produce or even like the songs mentioned here. It is a frank reminder that what we say to God matters -- especially when we claim to be worshipping Him. Don't let the schemes of Satan rob God of the worship He deserves -- in spirit and in truth.
Reverend Anthony Wade -- January 23, 2013
