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Tuesday, February 07, 2006
WOWAW 31: “Worship relates dynamically to culture in at least four ways”
This week’s Words Of Wisdom About Worship:
Worship is the heart and pulse of the Christian Church. In worship we celebrate together God’s gracious gifts of creation and salvation, and are strengthened to live in response to God’s grace. Worship always involves actions, not merely words. To consider worship is to consider music, art, and architecture, as well as liturgy and preaching. ... Christian worship relates dynamically to culture in at least four ways. First, it is transcultural, the same substance for everyone everywhere, beyond culture. Second, it is contextual, varying according to the local situation (both nature and culture). Third, it is counter-cultural, challenging what is contrary to the Gospel in a given culture. Fourth, it is cross-cultural, making possible sharing between different local cultures.
-The Nairobi Statement on Worship and Culture
• Listen to a reading of this quote
by Anne Zaki
Earlier: WOWAW 30
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