What does "worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness" mean to you? Anchoring the Phrase in Scripture “Psalm 29:2: ‘Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.’” Defining the Key Words • Worship – conscious, affectionate, wholehearted submission to God. • Splendor – majesty, beauty, brilliance that captures the senses. • Holiness – absolute moral purity, total other-ness, separation from all sin. Putting It Together To “worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness” means: • Approaching God with awe, treating His presence as weighty, not casual (Hebrews 12:28-29). • Celebrating the sheer beauty of His flawless character—seeing holiness as attractive, not restrictive (Psalm 96:9). • Responding in obedient living; worship is empty without holiness reflected in the worshiper (1 Peter 1:15-16). How This Plays Out Practically • Purity before Participation – Confessing sin quickly (1 John 1:9) so nothing dulls the view of His splendor. • Reverence in Gathered Worship – Songs, prayers, and preaching centered on God’s character, not on human performance. • Holiness Throughout the Week – Decisions at work, speech at home, entertainment choices shaped by the question, “Does this mirror His holiness?” • Visible Joy – Holiness is radiant, not gloomy; genuine delight marks those captivated by His splendor (Psalm 34:5). Why This Matters • God is worthy of worship that matches His nature; anything less diminishes His glory. • The world sees a compelling testimony when holiness and joy converge in believers’ lives (Matthew 5:16). • Personal transformation deepens; beholding His splendor changes the worshiper “from glory to glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18). Summing Up Worshiping “in the splendor of holiness” is beholding God’s stunning purity and responding with reverent, obedient, joy-filled lives that reflect that same purity. |
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