According to the dictionary the word vehement means showing strong feeling, forceful, passionate, or intense. We should seriously ask ourselves; in light of all that God has done for us and continues to work for us and in us, “Do those definitions describe our praise to God?” Has our praise become so formal that is lacks feeling or emotion? Has pleasure in our liturgy replaced the passion in our praise?

Sadly today, many in the church base their salvation (and ultimately their worship) in religious activities. However, true worshipers put no confidence in what can be accomplished in the flesh, but only what can be accomplished by the Spirit of God and being obedient to his word. The lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life have been cut away from their hearts. Their glory and exultation is in Christ Jesus.

Millions of dollars are spent erecting and maintaining elaborate houses of worship. Though our houses of worship are useful they cannot produce true worship nor should they be confused with the place of true worship. According to Jesus true worship takes place in spirit and truth; in the heart of the worshiper. Neither are our methods (rituals and traditions) to be the focus of our worship, nor can they produce true worship.