1. Worship: An Action or An Emotion
John 4:23-24

2. Remember What Worship Is?
The main Hebrew word:
Shacah – to bow down in obedient reverence
The main Greek Word:
Proskuneo – to bow down and kiss the hand of
The Old English:
Derived from the word worth-ship.
Meaning to denote worthiness to the one receiving the honor or devotion.

3. Does Worship Involve Actions?
Can you show respect, homage and reverence without actions?
God Has Given His Children Actions:
Singing (Ephesians 5:19)
Praying (1 Timothy 2:8)
Teaching (Acts 20:7)
Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
Collection (1 Corinthians 16:1-2)

4. Does Worship Involve Emotions?
Can you show respect, homage and reverence without emotions?
How Do Emotions Affect Worship?
Worship involves your mind.
Are emotions involved in singing? (1 Corinthians 14:15)
Matthew 15:8-9

5. Where Do We Find Balance?
Can you show respect, homage and reverence without actions?
Worship is a blend of actions and emotions:
Did Nadab and Abihu have a bad attitude. (Leviticus 10:1,2)
Was it possible to express emotions in Ethiopia? (Acts 8:27)
Did Cain sacrifice with a wrong attitude or actions? (Genesis 4:3-5)

6. Finding the Balance
Your mental focus must be God and your actions must be God’s directions.
Personal Time:
Is your worship just actions?
Is your worship just emotions?