Churches have various traditions depending on the denomination or sect.

Churches have various traditions depending on the denomination or group.
...There are also various styles of worship, and it's not uncommon for conflicts to arise over how to worship, sometimes even leading to church divisions.
...Nowadays, it's becoming more common to see churches using guitars, drums, and electric guitars in worship services.😅
In our time, however, such instruments were considered the devil's instruments!😡...
We were scolded for it...
Also, there were complex issues like whether hymns or worship songs were better...
...Jesus told the Samaritan woman that the time was coming for her to worship in spirit and truth.
...And he said that time is now.
What exactly is worship in spirit and truth?🤔
...To put it simply...
Romans 12:1

I think we can say that we should "offer ourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God." ...By practicing true worship, our inner selves become stronger❗️.
...When Christians neglect worship...they tend towards secular faith😰.
...True worship is the lifeline of Christians.
Let us worship the Lord in spirit and truth this morning❗️.
Shalom😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.