🙌 The Purpose of Worship and What Worship Should Not Be About
Worship is one of the most profound expressions of our relationship with God. It is more than music, more than a Sunday routine—it is a lifestyle and a heart posture. But in today’s culture, the true purpose of worship is often misunderstood or misrepresented. Let’s explore what worship is truly about—and what it should never become.
🎯 The True Purpose of Worship
1. To Glorify God
At its core, worship is about giving God the glory He deserves. It is a response to His holiness, love, mercy, and majesty.
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.” — Psalm 29:2
Worship is not about us—it’s about Him. It’s a declaration that God is worthy, regardless of our circumstances.
2. To Draw Near to God
Worship creates a space for intimacy with the Father. It’s where we align our hearts with His and experience His presence.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8
In worship, we are reminded of who God is and who we are in Him.
3. To Express Love and Gratitude
Worship is a love offering. It’s how we say “thank you” for the cross, for grace, for life.
“We love because He first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19
Whether through song, prayer, or obedience, worship is a heartfelt response to God’s goodness.
4. To Transform Us
True worship changes us. It renews our minds, softens our hearts, and aligns our will with God’s
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2
When we worship, we are not just singing songs—we are surrendering ourselves to be shaped by the Spirit of God.
5. To Engage in Spiritual Warfare
Worship is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare. It silences the enemy and shifts the atmosphere.
“Let the high praises of God be in their mouths and a two-edged sword in their hands.” — Psalm 149:6
When we worship, we declare God’s authority over every situation, and darkness must flee.
6. Worship That Invites the Glory of the Lord
True worship is not just about singing songs or lifting hands—it is about creating a space where the presence and glory of God can dwell. When worship is offered in spirit and in truth (John 4:24), it becomes a divine invitation for God to manifest His glory among His people.
In 2 Chronicles 5:13–14, when the priests and Levites worshiped in unity, “the house of the Lord was filled with a cloud,” and the glory of the Lord was so strong that the priests could not even stand to minister. This is the kind of worship that shifts atmospheres, breaks chains, and brings healing and deliverance. Worship that glorifies God and not man becomes a throne for His presence (Psalm 22:3), and where His presence is, there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17).
🚫 What Worship Should Not Be About
While worship is sacred and powerful, it can be misused or misunderstood. Here are some things worship should never become:
1. A Performance
Worship is not a concert or a show. It’s not about how talented the musicians are or how emotionally moving the song is. When worship becomes entertainment, we lose its purpose.
“These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” — Matthew 15:8
God looks at the heart, not the stage.
2. A Way to Get Something from God
Worship is not a transaction. We don’t worship to manipulate God into blessing us. We worship because He is worthy—period.
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24
True worship is selfless, not self-serving.
3. A Religious Obligation
Worship should never be reduced to a checklist item or a Sunday routine. It’s not about going through the motions—it’s about engaging with God personally and authentically.
“Having a form of godliness but denying its power.” — 2 Timothy 3:5
God desires relationship, not ritual.
4. Centered on Us Instead of God
Worship is not about how it makes us feel. While it can be uplifting, the focus should always be on God, not on our emotional experience.
“He must increase, but I must decrease.” — John 3:30
When worship becomes about our preferences, we’ve missed the point.
5. Worship Is Not a Tool for Manipulation
Worship should never be used as a tool to manipulate people into giving money or responding emotionally. When leaders use worship atmospheres to pressure people into sowing financial “seeds” or making impulsive decisions, it shifts the focus from God to man’s agenda.
This kind of manipulation grieves the Holy Spirit and turns sacred moments into performance-driven spectacles. Jesus warned against turning the house of prayer into a marketplace (Matthew 21:13). Worship is meant to glorify God, not to serve as a backdrop for emotional or financial coercion.
6. Worship Is Not an Occult Modality
Some teachings today promote worship as a means of transmitting healing energy or vibrations, a practice similar to those found in New Age or occult systems. While God can and does heal during worship, healing is His sovereign work, not something we manufacture through sound frequencies or emotional highs.
When worship becomes centered on energy, vibrations, or mystical experiences, it crosses into dangerous spiritual territory. True worship is grounded in truth and reverence (John 4:24), not in mystical manipulation. Healing is a byproduct of God's presence, not a formula we control.
💡 Living a Life of Worship
Worship doesn’t end when the music stops. It’s a lifestyle of obedience, gratitude, and reverence.
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing...
With love and truth,
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
🌐 https://www.touchofgod.org
Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
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