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²⁸Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with '''reverence and awe'''; ²⁹for our God is a consuming fire.<ref>Hebrews 12:28-29 </ref>}}

²⁸Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with '''reverence and awe'''; ²⁹for our God is a consuming fire.<ref>Hebrews 12:28-29 </ref>}}

The main difference between these styles of worship is the view of God which the people have.  A pastor I spoke with at one point on the topic of contemporary worship offered his opinion that, {{cquote|They do they things because they do not know what worship is, and they do not know what worship is because they do not know who God is.}}

The main difference between these styles of worship is the view of God which the people have.  A pastor I spoke with at one point on the topic of contemporary worship offered his opinion that, {{cquote|They do they things because they do not know what worship is, and they do not know what worship is because they do not know who God is.}}

He did not mean that these people do not know God as their savior.  Rather, he meant that they do not understand Him as a whole.  They understand his closeness and friendship with us, but not his royal omnipotence and omniscience, as well as his many other great properties for which He deserves respect and honor.  In Revelation, he is labeled as the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16).  This means he is above every earthly ruler.  Imaging the following:<br />

He did not mean that these people do not know God as their savior.  Rather, he meant that they do not understand Him as a whole.  They understand his closeness and friendship with us, but not his royal omnipotence and omniscience, as well as his many other great properties for which He deserves respect and honor.  In Revelation, he is labeled as the King of kings and Lord of lords<ref>Revelation 19:16</ref>.  This means he is above every earthly ruler.  Imaging the following:<br />

You are invited to meet with the Queen of England.  For a British person, this would be more of an honor than for someone of another nationality, but even for an American such as myself it would be an honor.  After much planning and preparation, to arrive at the Queen's palace.  You are allowed to enter the great gate and pass through the enormous royal building.  Finally, you are brought in to the Queen, who is dressed as would be expected and is wearing her crown.  As seen as you see he, you stroll up to her throne, and say, "Hey queen! How's it goin'?  Cool crown by the way!"<br />

You are invited to meet with the Queen of England.  For a British person, this would be more of an honor than for someone of another nationality, but even for an American such as myself it would be an honor.  After much planning and preparation, to arrive at the Queen's palace.  You are allowed to enter the great gate and pass through the enormous royal building.  Finally, you are brought in to the Queen, who is dressed as would be expected and is wearing her crown.  As seen as you see he, you stroll up to her throne, and say, "Hey queen! How's it goin'?  Cool crown by the way!"<br />

Of course this would be inappropriate!  You are not in a casual atmosphere, and you would hopefully recognize this and act with respect towards her.  You would act respectfully and in a dignified manner, even if she is not your queen.  Now Imaging you are entering the courts of heaven, to bring praise and thanks to God, as David Speaks of in Psalm 100:4.  This is not a casual environment either.  Rather, it is a place of reverence and awe.

Of course this would be inappropriate!  You are not in a casual atmosphere, and you would hopefully recognize this and act with respect towards her.  You would act respectfully and in a dignified manner, even if she is not your queen.  Now Imaging you are entering the courts of heaven, to bring praise and thanks to God, as David Speaks of in Psalm 100:4.  This is not a casual environment either.  Rather, it is a place of reverence and awe.