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What does the Bible say about how to come before the Lord?

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The Bible states we must come before the Lord with humility, love for mercy, and a commitment to justice.

In Micah 6:8, God reveals how His people should approach Him: to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him. This path of humility acknowledges our dependence on God and His grace. As believers, we recognize that we cannot stand before Him on our own merit; rather, we depend on the sacrifice of Christ to be made righteous before Him. True worship involves understanding our sins and our need for mercy, which is freely given in Christ's atoning work, allowing us to engage with God in a meaningful way.

The inquiry of how to come before the Lord is a profound question for any believer. The Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment in Romans 12:1, where he calls us to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. This holistic approach involves not just rituals but heartfelt worship characterized by actions demonstrating God’s righteousness. A heart transformed by grace seeks to do justly in our actions, love mercy in our interactions, and humbly walk before God, recognizing that we stand only by the grace He supplies.
Scripture References: Micah 6:8, Romans 12:1

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How Shall I Come Before The Lord
Marvin Stalnaker · Apr 23, 2017
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