The Danger of Withholding Worship

We often try to keep God at a distance by doing just enough to appease Him. Malachi 1 warns of dead religion and performative rituals. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller exposes the heart behind cavalier worship. Discover how a simple sighting on the Amazon River reveals the danger of a heart drifting from God.   This is part one of the sermon, "Withholding Worship."  Podcast Timestamps:  02:33 – The Amazon Alligator: A lesson on warnings you can't afford to ignore.  04:56 – The Gaping Maw: Why performative religion is a dangerous precipice for the soul.  10:23 – Cavalier Worship: Understanding the logic of a son's honor and a servant's fear.  11:27 – The Heavyweight: Why the biblical definition of honor implies weight and glory.  15:12 – The Runt of the Litter: Why God takes your minimum effort sacrifices personally.  18:58 – Not About You: Straight talk about the consumer mindset in the church. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.  SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/  SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/