This is just a part of a post by John Piper on Why God Is Not a Megalomaniac in Demanding to Be Worshiped

Thesis 1

My all-shaping conviction is that God created the universe in order that he might be worshipped with white-hot intensity by created beings who see his glory manifested in creation and history and supremely in the saving work of Christ.

[My Comment: "white-hot intensity" - I Love it!]

Thesis 2

I am also persuaded that people need to be confronted with how self-exalting God is in this purpose. To confront them with this, I give a quiz:

Q 1: What is the chief end of God?
A: The chief end of God is to glorify God and enjoy displaying and magnifying his glory forever.

Q 2: Who is the most God-centered person in the universe?
A: God.

Q 3: Who is uppermost in God’s affections?
A: God.

Q 4: Is God an idolater?
A: No. He has no other gods before him.

Q 5: What is God’s chief jealousy?
A: God’s chief jealousy is to be known, admired, trusted, enjoyed, and obeyed above all others.

Q 6: Do you feel most loved by God because he makes much of you, or because he frees you to enjoy making much of him forever?

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12/5/2008 4:51:43 PM #

"White-hot intensity"....hum...I suspect that worship in heaven goes well beyond the cognitive/verbal aspect and is ineffable. Of course, "white-hot intensity" will do for now Wink .

Paul United States

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