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==Final Thoughts==

==Final Thoughts==

One book I read on this subject, I believe it was ''Worship in the Melting Pot'' by Peter Masters, took this topic a bit further, and I think his point is worth mentioning.  He spoke about living a life of worship.  This means that we do not simply go to regular church meeting, sing to or about God, then put a check mark in the "Worship God" entry on our To-Do lists.  Rather, all we do should be done for the Lord.  While out jobs and hobbies may not be directly serving God, we should do them with the Glory of God in mind.  He can be honored simply by hard work done for the purpose of honoring Him (Colossians 3:23-24).  If we have a casual attitude towards God, what will our "life of worship" be like? A quote I clearly remember but unfortunately cannot cite is, "Casualness always leads to carelessness."  This is what I believe is a serious problem in many of our churches today.  When God no longer sits on a throne in our minds but rather the sofa beside us, He loses something, and so do we.  The New Testament does show Jesus as a friend, but we mush remember His personality and place as a whole.  Even Peter, who leaned on Jesus' breast later (in Revelation) fell on his face saying "My Lord and my God!"  He had learned both halves of this topic, but not right away.  We should endeavor to learn both halves as well, so that we can serve and honor Him better. <br />

One book I read on this subject, I believe it was ''Worship in the Melting Pot'' by Peter Masters, took this topic a bit further, and I think his point is worth mentioning.  He spoke about living a life of worship.  This means that we do not simply go to regular church meeting, sing to or about God, then put a check mark in the "Worship God" entry on our To-Do lists.  Rather, all we do should be done for the Lord.  While out jobs and hobbies may not be directly serving God, we should do them with the Glory of God in mind.  He can be honored simply by hard work done for the purpose of honoring Him (Colossians 3:23-24).  If we have a casual attitude towards God, what will our "life of worship" be like? A quote I clearly remember but unfortunately cannot cite is, "Casualness always leads to carelessness."  This is what I believe is a serious problem in many of our churches today.  When God no longer sits on a throne in our minds but rather the sofa beside us, He loses something, and so do we.  The New Testament does show Jesus as a friend, but we mush remember His personality and place as a whole.  Even Peter, who leaned on Jesus' breast later (in Revelation) fell on his face saying "My Lord and my God!"  He had learned both halves of this topic, but not right away.  We should endeavor to learn both halves as well, so that we can serve and honor Him better. <br />

It is my hope that be reading this, you have gained a better understanding of the importance of Reverence for God, and perhaps even the dangers of contemporary music.  I am not a theologian or an expert, but I feel that this needs to be said, in whatever shoddy fashion I can.  If you would like to do further reading on the subject, I suggest the book ''Worship in the Melting Pot'' by Peter Masters.  I think I have learned more from it than any other single resource.  Additionally, if you have any questions or disagreements, I'm happy to do my best to discuss them with you.<br />

It is my hope that be reading this, you have gained a better understanding of the importance of reverence for God, and perhaps even the dangers of contemporary music.  I am not a theologian or an expert, but I feel that this needs to be said, in whatever shoddy fashion I can.  If you would like to do further reading on the subject, I suggest the book ''Worship in the Melting Pot'' by Peter Masters.  I think I have learned more from it than any other single resource.  Additionally, if you have any questions or disagreements, I'm happy to do my best to discuss them with you.<br />

==References==

==References==