when i was growing up, i first encountered christianity when i stepped into st andrew's school. after a year or two of daily sermons and weekly chapel lessons, i was invited to my first church service. not knowing what being a christian really mean, i just went along to a very popular church (even back then) who was holding their good friday service in the indoor stadium. it was known that alot of my peers went there to meet girls, and curiousity got the better of me, being in a boy school and all, i decided to go along too.
people jumped, people claps and cheer, "singers" as i called them then sang, the band played, as if im watching an taiwanese idol concert. it was a very uncomfortable session i must say, i think im just not someone who expresses myself that way, even till today.
with so many different worship style, sometimes i just wonder is there a correct way to do it. this chapter really provided some good food for thought. Many forms of praise are mentioned in the Bible, among them confessing, singing, shouting, standing in honour, kneeling, dancing, making joyful noises, testifying, playing musical instruments, and raising hands. The best style of worship is the one that most authentically represents your love for God, based on the background and personality God gave you... If God intentionally made us all different, why should everyone be expected to love God in the same way?
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