How do we know that God desires true worship from the heart?
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God desires worship that comes from a genuine heart, as indicated in both the Old and New Testaments (Psalm 50:14, Hebrews 13:15).
In Psalm 50:14, God instructs His people to 'offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving,' which suggests that He values the attitude of the worshiper more than the act itself. This theme is echoed in Hebrews 13:15, where believers are called to offer 'a sacrifice of praise to God,' demonstrating that true worship flows from an understanding of who God is and what He has done for us through Christ. Therefore, true worship is not merely about external acts, but about a heart transformed by grace that produces genuine thankfulness and praise. Only when God opens our eyes and hearts can we truly worship Him in a way that pleases Him.
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