1 Kings 4-6 [The Message]

Note: This post is not intended to be critical in any way of the decibel level of praise services.

As Solomon’s temple was being constructed, there was not even the sound of a hammer in its assembly. The components were quarried and cut elsewhere so that a quiet reverence could be experienced at its site. True worship focuses on humility and brokenness rather than aggressive physical demonstration.

Yes, there is a time and a place for being loud for God. I can produce much scripture to support this. Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. [Ps. 33:3] But there is also a very significant atmosphere of reverential awe that permeates the inner courts of holy worship. On this point it’s “better felt than tell’t.”