(Nuggets from Matthew 15:9)
To understand today's scripture, let's take a look at Isaiah 29:13:
"And the Lord said, For as much as these people draw near Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips but remove their hearts and minds far from Me, and their fear and reverence for Me are a commandment of men that is learned by repetition [without any thought as to the meaning]."
It is important to note that not everyone in the house of God has good intentions of WORSHIPING GOD as He recommends and deserves.
Many so-called Christians worship and honour God with just their lips while their hearts are very far away from God. God is not interested in lip service or pretentious reverence, because He knows those who worship Him in truth and in Spirit.
VAIN WORSHIPERS are those who are more interested in PROPAGATING and OBSERVING doctrines of men while neglecting the fear of God which is the bedrock of TRUE WORSHIP.
Their words and actions show clearly that they do not fear God. Worship is beyond lifting of hands or lifting up of voices to hallow the name of the Lord. Worship is beyond singing "Hallelujah, Hosanna" as part of liturgical activities; WORSHIP IS AN INNERMOST REVERENTIAL FEAR OF GOD THAT IS REFLECTED OUTWARDLY.
Observation of doctrines does not translate to doing God's will. Doctrines are made by men, and whilst observing them for the sake of orderliness and decorum in any local church community setting, it is important that you as a Christian do not make the mistake of putting the cart before the horse.
Whilst you obey and keep every doctrine and commandment of men, you must also prioritize obeying God's injunctions and living a Holy life which is paramount.
VAIN WORSHIPERS do not strike a balance, they obey men and disobey God. They please men and displease God; they obey ceremonial ordinances of men but their hearts are far away from God.
VAIN WORSHIPERS idolize men and worship their fellow mortal more than they worship God. They are men-pleasers, they are bootlickers, worshiping those in authority in God's house but neglecting Jesus Christ the Head of the Church, because the church is His body.
God does not accept the worship of VAIN PEOPLE. Such worship is an abomination to Him. He is looking for SINCERE SEEKERS, SINCERE WORSHIPERS, those who understand that He is a SPIRIT and that He demands and deserves TRUE WORSHIP.
REFRAIN FROM EVERY VAIN WORSHIP, REPENT FROM EVERY FORM OF IDOLATRY AND ELECT TO SEEK GOD AND WORSHIP HIM TRULY FORTHWITH.
This is HOLINESS CHALLENGE
DAY 107 OF 365 (2026)
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