How Should I Worship?

How Should I Worship? explores what Scripture teaches about the nature of true worship and how Christians can approach God in ways that honor Him according to His own commands.

Part of the Crucial Questions series, this booklet by Dr. R.C. Sproul examines worship from its earliest biblical expressions to its practice in the life of the church. Beginning with the offerings of Cain and Abel, Sproul traces the distinction between acceptable and unacceptable worship, showing that what God requires is not mere external observance but worship offered in faith, reverence, and adoration. The book addresses the sacrifice of praise, the call to present oneself as a living sacrifice, and the transformation that comes through the renewal of the mind.

Sproul also considers the role of the senses in corporate worship—sight, sound, and taste—giving attention to the place of music and instruments, the use of symbols, and the significance of the Lord’s Supper. He explores how Jesus transformed the Passover meal into a new covenant sacrament and how Word and sacrament function together in the worship of God’s people. Throughout, the booklet grounds its discussion in biblical texts and theological reflection, offering readers a concise framework for understanding worship as a faithful and reverent response to the gospel.

Key Themes

• The distinction between acceptable and unacceptable worship before God
• Worship as a sacrifice of praise rooted in faith and the fear of the Lord
• The role of music, instruments, and the senses in corporate worship
• The Lord’s Supper and the relationship between Word and sacrament
• Transformation through the renewal of the mind as an act of worship

Featured Quotes

“The response of faith is a giving of oneself, body and soul, to Christ.”

“What precipitated this incident? It had to do with worship.”