Some worship publicly, but do nothing to worship on their own during the week.Some say they see no need to worship with a congregation.Both types of worship are necessary.Private worshipIts convenienceOne can usually pray if he desires to.It’s convenient to study during breaks in our day.Its adaptabilitySometimes we need to pray about things that are too private for a public prayer.Its sincerityIn public worship, it’s easy for one to be more concerned about how you appear to others or put on a show for appearance’s sake. This is nearly impossible in private worship.It’s much easier to keep your mind from wandering in private worship.Its advantagesWe can pray often during the day.We can offer the contents of our heart to God.Its intensityRules for private worshipRegularly - Daniel 6:10Perseveringly - Luke 22:44Find a private place - Luke 22:39-41Make worship genuine - John 4:23-24Be humble - Luke 18:13Be forgiving and ask for forgiveness - Matthew 6:14-15Elements of private worshipPrayer - like David and JesusSing (James 5:13Study and meditateHow do you private worship? How often?
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