Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Hebrews 13:15-16
· Praise that pleases God is offered by Him, that is by Jesus Christ, on the ground of His righteousness and pleasing God
· Praise that pleases God is offered continually, so that we are always praising Him
· Praise that pleases God is a sacrifice of praise, in that it may be costly or inconvenient
· Praise that pleases God is the fruit of our lips, more than just thoughts directed towards God. It is spoken out unto the Lord, either in prose or in song.
“What proceeds from the lips is regarded as fruit, which reveals the character of its source, as the fruit of a tree reveals the nature of the tree.” (Guthrie)
“So, then, we are to utter the praises of God, and it is not sufficient to feel adoring emotions.” (Spurgeon)
Praise is not the only sacrifice that pleases God. We also please God with sacrifice when we do good and share. Praise and worship are important, but the Christian’s obligation does not end there. (Guzik)
· Praise that pleases God is offered by Him, that is by Jesus Christ, on the ground of His righteousness and pleasing God
· Praise that pleases God is offered continually, so that we are always praising Him
· Praise that pleases God is a sacrifice of praise, in that it may be costly or inconvenient
· Praise that pleases God is the fruit of our lips, more than just thoughts directed towards God. It is spoken out unto the Lord, either in prose or in song.
“What proceeds from the lips is regarded as fruit, which reveals the character of its source, as the fruit of a tree reveals the nature of the tree.” (Guthrie)
“So, then, we are to utter the praises of God, and it is not sufficient to feel adoring emotions.” (Spurgeon)
Praise is not the only sacrifice that pleases God. We also please God with sacrifice when we do good and share. Praise and worship are important, but the Christian’s obligation does not end there. (Guzik)