Public and Private Worship … (June 2024 Update)
Every time I teach the Prayer and Worship class, students have one big question (among others). I have a lecture called “Public Worship is More Important than Private Worship,” and most of the students disagree. On the surface, it seems like private worship should be what “feeds” our public worship. But upon further examination, I am convinced that, while private worship is vital to our walk with God, public worship has far more benefits and blessings than private worship. We posted this article a number of years ago. But I think it is worth revisiting this important topic – especially as more and more believers are tempted to neglect public worship by listening online. There are many ways that private worship, as important as it is, is not sufficient for our total spiritual growth.
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