Topical Encyclopedia The affections of a believer are to be directed towards the house and worship of God, reflecting a deep-seated love and reverence for the divine presence and ordinances. This focus is rooted in the understanding that the house of God is not merely a physical structure but a sacred space where God’s presence dwells and His people gather to offer worship and praise.Biblical Foundation The Scriptures emphasize the importance of setting one's affections on the house and worship of God. In Psalm 26:8 , David declares, "O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides." This verse highlights the psalmist's deep affection for the dwelling place of God, underscoring the significance of the sanctuary as a place of divine presence and glory. Similarly, Psalm 84:1-2 expresses a longing for the courts of the Lord: "How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God." This passage reveals an intense desire and affection for the house of God, where the psalmist seeks communion with the living God. The Role of Worship Worship is central to setting one's affections on the house of God. It is through worship that believers express their love, adoration, and reverence for God. In John 4:23-24 , Jesus teaches, "But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth." This passage underscores the importance of sincere and heartfelt worship, which is pleasing to God and reflects a genuine affection for Him. The House of God as a Place of Joy and Fellowship The house of God is also depicted as a place of joy and fellowship among believers. In Psalm 122:1 , the psalmist exclaims, "I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD.'" This joy in gathering with others to worship God reflects the communal aspect of worship and the shared affection for the divine presence. Moreover, Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages believers to "spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This exhortation highlights the importance of communal worship and fellowship in nurturing and expressing affections for God and His house. The Eternal Perspective Setting affections on the house and worship of God also aligns with an eternal perspective. In Colossians 3:1-2 , Paul instructs, "Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." This directive encourages believers to focus on the eternal and spiritual realities, of which the house and worship of God are a foretaste. In summary, the affections of a believer should be set upon the house and worship of God, as it is a place of divine presence, joy, fellowship, and eternal significance. Through heartfelt worship and communal gathering, believers express their love and reverence for God, aligning their hearts with His eternal purposes. Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Chronicles 29:3Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of my own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 26:8 Psalm 27:4 Psalm 84:1,2 Library Letter viii. Public and Social Worship, and Sabbath Employments. The Duty of the People of God to Excite Others to Seek this Rest. 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The Second Commandment Resources What is the flesh? | GotQuestions.orgSummaries of Christian theology brought to you by GotQuestions.org! | GotQuestions.org What is the difference between envy and jealousy, biblically speaking? | GotQuestions.org Affections: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Affections of Saints, Supremely Set on God Affections of the Wicked, are Unnatural and Perverted Affections of the Wicked, not Sincerely Set on God Affections: Blessedness of Making God the Object of Affections: Carnal Affections Crucified in Saints Affections: Carnal, should be Mortified Affections: Christ Claims the First Place In Affections: Enkindled by Communion With Christ Affections: False Teachers Seek to Captivate Affections: should be Set Upon Heavenly Things Affections: should be Set Upon the Commandments of God Affections: should be Set Upon the House and Worship of God Affections: should be Set Upon the People of God Affections: should be Supremely Set Upon God Affections: should be Zealously Engaged for God Affections: should not Grow Cold The Affections of Saints, Supremely Set on God The Affections of the Wicked, are Unnatural and Perverted The Affections of the Wicked, not Sincerely Set on God The Affections: Blessedness of Making God the Object of The Affections: Carnal Affections Crucified in Saints The Affections: Carnal Affections should be Mortified The Affections: Christ Claims the First Place In The Affections: Enkindled by Communion With Christ The Affections: False Teachers Seek to Captivate The Affections: should be Set: Upon Heavenly Things The Affections: should be Set: Upon the Commandments of God The Affections: should be Set: Upon the House and Worship of God The Affections: should be Set: Upon the People of God The Affections: should be Supremely Set Upon God The Affections: should be Zealously Engaged for God The Affections: should not Grow Cold Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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