| − | '''Worship''' is the act of reverent activities to [[God]] (or other [[deity|deities]], depending on the religion), including [[praise]], [[prayer]], [[devotion]]s, reading from the [[scripture]]s, [[liturgy]], and [[hymn]]s. A [[church]] service is often referred to as a worship service, or just a service. Worship can be done in a group setting such as a church service, in a small group setting such as a [[family]], or individually. | + | '''Worship''' is the act of reverent activities to [[God]] (or other [[deity|deities]], depending on the religion), including [[praise]], [[prayer]], [[devotion]]s, reading from the [[scripture]]s, [[liturgy]], and [[hymn]]s. A [[church]] service is often referred to as a worship service, or just a service. Worship can be done in a group setting such as a church service, in a small group setting such as a [[family]], or individually. The worship of God includes the necessity of [[Corporal and spiritual works or mercy|works of mercy]] toward other persons in need. [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2025:31-46&version=KJV Matthew 25:31-46] [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1_john%203:17-18&version=KJV 1 John 3:17-18] |