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He is pleased with show, parades, and outward forms

"The true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth." John 4:23

Many profess to worship God—who never in reality do so.
They attend to a variety of forms,
they perform many ceremonies—
but they do not worship God.

They have no correct views of His character, or of His extensive requirements. They imagine that He is pleased with show, parades, and outward forms. Whereas "God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." The true worshiper is quickened by the Holy Spirit, and taught to see the glory of
God in the person of Jesus Christ. He is . . .
sincere in his service,
simple in his language, and
hearty in his petitions and adorations.

He approaches God only through Christ,
he pleads the atonement for his acceptance,
he throws his heart open before God,
and means just what he says.

The greatness of God awes him;
the goodness of God draws him;
the mercy of God humbles him;
the grace of God emboldens him;
and he worships in faith, fear, and love.

He . . .
believes God’s Word,
fears God’s displeasure,
and loves God’s character.

There is no pretense about him, for he hates hypocrisy, and worships in sincerity and truth.