How do we know that worship is about giving glory to God?
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Worship is described in Scripture as a response of gratitude, focusing on God's attributes and deeds.
The essence of worship is the recognition of God's character and the response of awe and gratitude it elicits in us. In Joshua 8:30-35, Israel's assembly for worship involved reading the Law and offering sacrifices, demonstrating their acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty and giving Him the glory He rightfully deserves. Worship is not a transactional activity; it is a covenantal relationship where we celebrate God's grace and mercy. Worship, therefore, is inherently about God's attributes, His acts in history, and our response of submission and praise to Him as our Creator and Redeemer.
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