C.S. Lewis on Praise and Worship - Dr. John Ortberg

About this sermon

Why does God want us to praise Him? And what if praising God sometimes feels awkward, artificial, or forced? In this reflection on Psalm 67, John Ortberg explores the same question that once troubled C. S. Lewis. Lewis eventually discovered that God doesn't need praise like an insecure person needs compliments. Praise is actually part of our enjoyment of what's good. We naturally praise the things we love, and we want other people to enjoy them too. That's why Lewis concluded that praise doesn't merely express joy: Praise completes joy. And when praise still feels like duty? Keep tuning the instrument. The duty exists for the delight. In this episode: Psalm 67 • C.S. Lewis • praise • worship • doubt • awe • joy #Psalm67 #CSLewis #JohnOrtberg #Praise #Worship #SpiritualFormation 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Today We're Going to Praise God 00:08 Does Praising God Feel Awkward? 00:28 When Praise Feels Artificial 00:48 Psalm 67: May All the Peoples Praise You 01:21 C.S. Lewis Had a Problem With Praise 01:42 Why Does God Want Compliments? 02:12 Is God Egotistical? 02:34 The Problem With the Psalms 02:56 Does God Need Our Praise? 03:23 Bargaining With God for Praise 03:48 Lewis Could Understand Everything Except This 03:58 Are There Questions God Doesn't Want You to Ask? 04:39 Follow the Truth 04:49 What Does It Mean to Deserve Praise? 05:25 The Psychology of Awe 06:02 Awe Can Reset Your Mind 06:20 What We Miss When We Don't Praise 06:44 God Doesn't Need Your Compliments 07:31 The Thing Lewis Had Missed 07:56 We Praise Everything We Love 08:33 “Isn't She Lovely?” 08:56 Why the Psalms Tell Everyone to Praise 09:25 Praise Completes Joy 09:57 Why We Have to Share What We Love 10:07 What Will Heaven Really Be Like? 10:39 Worship Isn't an Endless Church Service 😂 10:56 Tuning the Instrument 11:25 The Duty Exists for the Delight 11:48 Digging Channels for the Water 12:01 Let All the Earth Praise 12:25 Look for What's Good 12:46 Praise God Today

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• Worship