When the believer forgives another, it is an act of worship to the great Forgiver who graciously has forgiven us! To do the things the Lord taught us is indeed adoration to our God. The action of obedience is beautiful worship. Going the second mile, being kind to those who are unkind to us, loving, forgiving, deeds of mercy, and every act of obedience is worship higher than our songs, our upraised hands and shouts of praise.
And Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obedience to the voice of the LORD? Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22 (NRSV)
From, “Staying on the Way”, by H. Lamar Smith
