“Hallelujah!” – A Call for Praise or a Thoughtless Exclamation?

Man at Sunrise

We are used to hearing and seeing the word hallelujah as we read the Bible, sing spiritual songs, and listen to teaching from the word of God. I have also noticed this word being used with increasing frequency as a mere exclamation that one utters when something good happens to them.

  • We found a parking space close to the door – Hallelujah!
  • Our electric bill was down this month – Hallelujah!
  • It’s five o’clock and time to clock out and go home – Hallelujah!

Is this how we ought to be using this word? Does it matter? Let us consider a few things from the Scriptures.
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The Proper View of Worship

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

John recorded the occasion in which Jesus spoke with a Samaritan woman. Among the topics He discussed with her was worship (John 4:19-24). He told her that God is seeking people to worship Him (John 4:23). Those who do worship Him “must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). We often talk about worshiping in truth – doing what God has said to do when we gather together to worship. Worshiping in spirit refers to our attitude and mindset. This will be our focus in this article. How should we approach our worship to God?
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