John Piper on whether raising hands in worship is 'showing off'
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“When Christians lift their hands during worship, pray publicly or share Scripture online, are they expressing genuine devotion—or performing for the approval of others?” - CPost
As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“When Christians lift their hands during worship, pray publicly or share Scripture online, are they expressing genuine devotion—or performing for the approval of others?” - CPost
“Freedom of thought is our most basic and precious of rights – and has long been recognised in British law and every major human rights document from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights onwards.” - ADF
“The book has two major sections….The first provides and details seven principles for public prayer. The second is a collection of the author’s public prayers, which serve as examples that can be emulated.” - Tim Miller
On “devoting the same thought and preparation to leading in prayer as they do to preparing sermons or leading music. Here are four principles to guide this pursuit.” - TGC
“The prayer opportunity in this case must be evaluated against the backdrop of historical practice” Fox
“The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday for Town of Greece vs. Galloway, a case addressing the constitutionality of sectarian prayers at a town board meeting.” CPost
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