“Worshiping Jesus means joyfully ascribing authority and dignity to Christ with sacrificial gifts.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
MATTHEW 2:10
“Worshiping Jesus means joyfully ascribing authority and dignity to Christ with sacrificial gifts.
We ascribe ( credit, attribute, attach ) to him. We don’t add to him.
God is not served by human hands as though he needed anything (Acts 17:25). “
Excerpted from
The Dawning of Indestructible Joy
Daily Readings for Advent by John Piper
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I am a family physician who loves to write about the HEART of HEALTH. On my blog, Watercress Words, I inform and inspire us in healthy living. My ideas come from my training, experiences, medical practice, personal life, and medicine in the media. There's always something new and interesting to explore in the world of health and medicine.
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Thank you for sharing on your blog. I think Dr. Piper offers sound insights about scripture.
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