In chapter 19 of Worship Matters, Kauflin addresses that God is transcendent, meaning that God is independent from and superior to his creation. This relates to worship in that we must remember He is much greater than us, and is not like us. Kauflin says our response is reverence, honor, and respect. However, God is also immanent, or near us. He took the likeness of man to become one of us. Remembering this shows us to worship not only about God but also to him. In chapter 20, Kauflin announces the two kinds of churches: one that loves theology but has no life, and one that is all emotion and not scriptural enough. Kauflin says that we must set our minds as well as emotions to worship. Worship is more than purely emotional; it also should be informed and intelligent. At the same time, worship must be personal.
Both these chapters deal with two extreme ends of a spectrum, and show us that we must find a balance. I feel like I agree with this. Taking God too seriously makes us forget that He wants an actual relationship with us; He doesn't simply expect us to worship and revere him. For this reason, Christianity is not just a religion but also a lifestyle. I agree that we must not rely on emotions too much, for feelings can easily be swayed and are temporary. Rather, we should find a balance between intellectual worship and passionate worship.
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