Offer to God
We should offer to God the sacrifice of praise and pay our vows to Him, and in return, He will deliver us in times of trouble and we will glorify Him.
Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of confession and praise to the Lord, stating that God desires our acknowledgment and gratitude more than material offerings. He quotes the psalmist David, highlighting the value of a contrite spirit and the power of calling upon God in times of trouble for deliverance and glorification.
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The Lord, brethren, stands in need of nothing; and He desires nothing of any one, except that confession be made to Him. For, says the elect David, "I will confess to the Lord; and that will please Him more than a young bullock that has horns and hoofs. Let the poor see it, and be glad."
And again he says, "Offer to God the sacrifice of praise, and pay your vows to the Most High. And call upon Me in the day of your trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me." For "the sacrifice of God is a broken spirit."
Sermon Outline
- The Lord's Needs
- The Importance of Confession
- Offering to God
- God's Response to Our Offerings
- He will deliver us in times of trouble
- We will glorify Him
Key Quotes
“I will confess to the Lord; and that will please Him more than a young bullock that has horns and hoofs.” — Clement of Rome
“The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit.” — Clement of Rome
“Offer to God the sacrifice of praise, and pay your vows to the Most High.” — Clement of Rome
Application Points
- We should make confession to God and acknowledge our dependence on Him.
- We can offer to God through the sacrifice of praise and paying our vows to Him.
- God will respond to our offerings by delivering us in times of trouble and helping us to glorify Him.