We’ve talked the last couple of days about the inheritance God offers us in Christ and the dangers of refusing this inheritance.
But if as Christians we have now received this inheritance, how then shall we live? The writer of Hebrews tells us,
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. (Hebrews 12:28)
What does that mean practically? Basically chapter 13 tells us what true worship is. And it’s not just singing songs.
It’s loving those around you, especially your brothers and sisters in Christ. (Hebrews 13:1)
It’s showing hospitality, even to those you don’t know. (13:2)
It’s showing mercy to those around you. (13:3)
It’s honoring your wife and husband and keeping your marriage bed pure. (13:4)
It’s loving and trusting God more than money. (13:5-6)
It’s following the example of the spiritual leaders God has put in your lives. (13:7)
It’s living a life based on the grace of God, not on legalistic rituals and rules. (13:9-10)
It’s being willing to suffer for Christ, and holding to the eternal, not the temporal. (13:11-14)
It’s worshiping God with a sacrifice of praise. (13:15)
It’s doing good and being generous with those around you. (13:16)
It’s being subject to the leaders in your church, building them up and not tearing them down, bringing strife and division into the church. (13:17)
It’s praying for those around you, especially those involved with ministry. (13:18)
How about you?
Have you received the inheritance of the children of God? And out of the thankfulness of your heart, are you offering daily sacrifices of worship to God?
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