The prevalence of denominationalism throughout the world is vast. Many people think that it is just fine to worship God the way they want and keeping only those ordinances they believe to be important (or in some cases even entertaining). Some say “it is what is in the heart that is important” and this is true because the heart of man is not pure and very much prone to error.
Secondly, obedience precedes any heartfelt acts of worship. It is important to recognize that God’s word is self-sufficient, not requiring any additions, subtractions, or modifications by men. To make such changes, presumably in the interest of sincere worship, is to disobey God by not following his word explicitly. This is called “will-worship” or “I ‘will’ worship the way ‘I’ think is best.” This ‘works for me’ kind of attitude will only bring condemnation. Such is also a gross lacking in the fear of God.
The apostles spent the rest of their years not only convincing the Jews that the Law of Moses was not binding in the new covenant but also correcting various aspects of worship in the church. There is only one doctrine. God is not an author of confusion or division, nor does he leave it to us to decide how to worship him. We should always be diligent in keeping the 1st century church in tact and follow what God has authorized for worship being careful to distinguish between aids and additions, laws and expediencies, essentials and non-essentials, the gospel and the law of Moses, the church and denominationalism.
God doesn’t want anyone to perish but clearly says there will be some that will. You have to decide what you are going to believe and how you are going to support what you believe. You are encouraged to read two very important articles regarding the importance of worship. Opposing and Exposing Religious Error and Warnings Against False Doctrines and compare what is going in your spiritual quest with what God says to do.
The subject of worship is one which requires a person serious about their salvation to consider since it shapes their ongoing belief system. God considers worship so serious that worshipping improperly can make ones soul unredeemable.
