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by Dennis Wheeler
Most of us are aware that for centuries now we have been polluting the earth...smog, hazardous waste, etc. We live a short distance from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... and Park Rangers there are greatly concerned about the increasing pollution from car exhaust.
But...did you know that we're also polluting space? Experts say that enough high-flying debris has accumulated to raise the possibility of collisions in space. We have many necessary satellites circling our planet, but it is estimated that over one million small pieces and many large chunks of metal are also orbiting the earth.
I don't know about you - but I have been guilty of polluting more than just my physical environment. The Bible tells me that I have a tendency to 'contaminate' my worship of God. When I fail to give God proper reverence - - I bring dishonor to His name and reputation.
Grab your Bible and take a look at the Old Testament book of Malachi chapter 1 - - the people of Israel were polluting their worship by giving the Lord their "leftovers". If the half-hearted respect they showed to God had been given to their human leaders - - it would have been rejected bigtime! (verses 7-8)
God deserves and demands worship, praise, adoration, reverence that is unpolluted!
God deserves our very best!
Let's be careful and clear the debris from our worship and offer to Him praise that is pure and beautiful!
"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their being." - Revelation 4:11 (NIV)
He serves as the Senior Pastor with southwest Virginia church... a loving church family in Abingdon.
He and his wife Sharon have been married for over 27 years and are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, one son-in-law, and two precious grandchildren, the second arrived arrived on the scene in September 2004!!
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