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To worship God causes only separation from Him
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[quote:sorrow'sTear:MV80OTMxNDUyXzkxODQzMDY3X0I1Mjg3NUQz] [quote:Anonymous Coward 46960637:MV80OTMxNDUyXzkxODM3MTMwXzZBQkIzNTQ1] [quote:sorrow'sTear:MV80OTMxNDUyXzkxODMyMzYyX0NEOTg4NDcw] [quote:Anonymous Coward 46960637:MV80OTMxNDUyXzkxODMxOTE4XzdEMkVEMTkx] [quote:Plunkenstein:MV80OTMxNDUyXzkxODMxNDEyXzk1MjNBQkRD] As an agnostic I don't support any kind of outright, unyielding belief in God absent any compelling evidence let alone full proof, but also am not outright convinced of said alleged Being's nonexistence. However, OP is spot on concerning the concept of worship, which is completely groveling, lowly slavery, total separation. The sane and intelligent alternative to worship is simply admiration, gratitude, love. Need to rise up as a species and get a grip. [/quote] Obviously, you have never been in the Holy Presence of ALMIGHTY GOD. In the Divine Presence you are not GOD, you are separate from GOD. You do not grovel in lowly slavery, you are bathed and enveloped in The HOLY SPIRIT of comfort and love, [b]which yes, causes you to worship and adore GOD your Creator[/b]. [/quote] It's not an involuntary action. Along with comfort and love: familiarity, belonging, depth of presence, wisdom and understanding, to name a few more. All of this helps construct a logical awe as well. So you still have a choice to adore and worship. Also, worship is not just bowing or showing reverence. It's walking in the footsteps. Not being a lechter, helping and teaching others, developing and using your gifts and talents are worship as well [/quote] When in the HOLY PRESENCE of ALMIGHTY GOD, there is nothing voluntary about it, other than words you may humbly utter. The Divine PRESENCE of ALMIGHTY GOD will cause you to cherish every second if you are still conscious. [/quote] You preach fear, which is not what we're supposed to take away from the love of God. People like you are what drove me away for a very long time. [/quote]
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Is that what you want? to be separate from God .. . For purposes of this thread, assume that God is the Eternal One, the Creator of all... the one Source.
Who wants to be separate from God? When you worship, you are separating yourself from God, by placing "him" in a place higher than yourself. You place a distance between you and "him."
While this applies to any and all religions, I'll focus on the book I am most familiar with.... and in that book, Yahshua says do not look for the Kingdom outside of yourself, for you can find it only within.
And in that book, does Yahshua ever say to worship either the Father or Himself? No.
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