Why does God want humans to worship him?

David T · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
One of the most fundamental questions many of us in private and open have asked and I, myself have asked as well. Why does a deity who created the universe want simple life forms to worship him. My personal answer is I don't know. But if I can create an educated guess, I believe the nature of human psychological evolution is that servitude to something greater is inherent. Humans are social creatures who have developed systems where we've become subservient to leadership from a macro and micro level. In times of crisis most of us unaware in how to deal with tragedy seek leadership or someone that knows something. When we work our 9 to 5 we follow a leader such as a manager or director. Like ants, I believe humans have an inherent sense of social skills where we follow someone who we believe has greater knowledge. Assuming God is real I firmly believe the psychological evolution of humans is that humanity is meant to follow "something" whether you call it God, Allah, Tuhan, something greater than ourselves much like the tribal relationships we have.

What are your thoughts?

Ya might try actually not being so christian in your perspective. Reading the binle like that is a bit confused actually.

shmogie · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
One of the most fundamental questions many of us in private and open have asked and I, myself have asked as well. Why does a deity who created the universe want simple life forms to worship him. My personal answer is I don't know. But if I can create an educated guess, I believe the nature of human psychological evolution is that servitude to something greater is inherent. Humans are social creatures who have developed systems where we've become subservient to leadership from a macro and micro level. In times of crisis most of us unaware in how to deal with tragedy seek leadership or someone that knows something. When we work our 9 to 5 we follow a leader such as a manager or director. Like ants, I believe humans have an inherent sense of social skills where we follow someone who we believe has greater knowledge. Assuming God is real I firmly believe the psychological evolution of humans is that humanity is meant to follow "something" whether you call it God, Allah, Tuhan, something greater than ourselves much like the tribal relationships we have.

What are your thoughts?

I think you make some valid points.

The word worship today has some connotations that are negative. It conflicts with our views of equality and self worth. ¨ How dare someone demand that I worship them !¨

If we see worship as a way of expressing reciprocal love for God, then it isn´t bad at all.

As you know, going to church is in reality is simply participating in a collective expression of appreciation and love for God. He certainly has proven his love for us.

Brickjectivity · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
What are your thoughts?

Protestants, particularly the newer church variety are suffering from misunderstanding this forgotten concept. 'Worship' used to mean something you did for other people. Now we have hundreds of millions of people who think God wants to hear songs, see hands raised, be adored. They'll say that they learned it from the Bible, but its probably not. Its probably the whim of ministers. As for Roman Catholics, Orthodox Catholics, Jews and Muslims I don't know what they believe about it nor care. They seem like they're getting along just fine. Its we protestants living in the US who are getting the shaft.

PureX · Jul 21, 2019

I find the idea that "God wants" anything incoherent, given the way we humans generally conceive of "God"; i.e., the source, sustenance, and purpose of all that exists.

The Reverend Bob · Jul 21, 2019

So people won't worship the wrong things like idols and idols can just about be anything not just statues. An idol can be an ideology, a nation, a religion, a person and much more.

Father Heathen · Jul 21, 2019

"God" as perceived and portrayed by many religions is just the projection of their adherents' collective egos, hence the need to be worshiped and to have vengence.

Epic Beard Man · Jul 21, 2019

SalixIncendium said:
It doesn’t. Many humans merely feel the need to appeal to a higher power.

But we’ve appealed to a higher power via leadership before writing

Epic Beard Man · Jul 21, 2019

Father Heathen said:
"God" as perceived and portrayed by many religions is just the projection of their adherents' collective egos, hence the need to be worshiped and to have vengence.

Elaborate

SalixIncendium · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
But we’ve appealed to a higher power via leadership before writing

I’m not entirely clear on what you are saying here.

Epic Beard Man · Jul 21, 2019

Landon Caeli said:
Odd that this has been on my mind recently too... Because God does not make himself known directly, so it seems he doesn't need our worship. I find it strange that he would even want it, considering the way the relationship is.

Maybe prayer for others is more what God wants for us! In order to grow in the right direction.

Probably to Him and to others would be the real right direction.

Well if I was a deity absolved of all desire I don’t think I’d have the same mindset as the things I’ve created. God is/maybe depicted in scripture how he/she/it acts. In my opinion we humans are insignificant but at the same time we are not I think it’s one of life’s paradox

Epic Beard Man · Jul 21, 2019

Diana Montgomery said:
To me, it is not so much that God wants us to worship him but that God wants us to connect with her. God never forces himself on anyone. We need to seek her. Worship is the act of acknowledging and seeking God.

I would think, though, that God would, also, like to see some gratitude from us. If we don't appreciate what is done for us, then we can become narcissistic. I believe that God is totally selfless. God just wants the best for all of us.

I believe that God is more concerned about us loving others than loving her but our hearts can become hardened if we don't know to open our hearts and be concerned with the positive things God has to tell us.

The non-religious Non-traditionalist aspect of faith is to assume that God wants us to connect with him. Well, in my personal opinion of life forms and all things immaterial and material are connected with God. I wrote on Facebook that whether we believe in God or not we are in service to him in some way

Epic Beard Man · Jul 21, 2019

SalixIncendium said:
I’m not entirely clear on what you are saying here.

What I mean is that humans have innate sense of servitude to authority which evolved to a belief system. That means that we are in essence “believers” before we are born

SalixIncendium · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
What I mean is that humans have innate sense of servitude to authority which evolved to a belief system. That means that we are in essence “believers” before we are born

While I agree with you for the most part, there are those that either weren’t born wired that way or have had an experience that led to rewiring.

Aupmanyav · Jul 21, 2019

I was wired for theism, but changed the circuits to take my responsibilities on my own shoulders. It is so much more interesting, like going on a trek.

sun rise · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
Why does a deity who created the universe want simple life forms to worship him.

This is based on the assumption that God separate from humans. An alternative is: "The divine Beloved is always with you, in you and around you. Know that you are not separate from Him."

And there are two ways to interpret the word "worship". One is to perform rituals and ceremonies that go by the name "worship". The other is the spontaneous response to the love that pervades every apparently separate thing in existence.

SugarOcean · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
One of the most fundamental questions many of us in private and open have asked and I, myself have asked as well. Why does a deity who created the universe want simple life forms to worship him. My personal answer is I don't know. But if I can create an educated guess, I believe the nature of human psychological evolution is that servitude to something greater is inherent. Humans are social creatures who have developed systems where we've become subservient to leadership from a macro and micro level. In times of crisis most of us unaware in how to deal with tragedy seek leadership or someone that knows something. When we work our 9 to 5 we follow a leader such as a manager or director. Like ants, I believe humans have an inherent sense of social skills where we follow someone who we believe has greater knowledge. Assuming God is real I firmly believe the psychological evolution of humans is that humanity is meant to follow "something" whether you call it God, Allah, Tuhan, something greater than ourselves much like the tribal relationships we have.

What are your thoughts?

Great question.

Asked and answered many times. GOOGLE
Still, when humans are fallen, why indeed would a perfect creator want that race to worship him?

Luke 4:8 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

What Does the Bible Say About Worship Me?

1213 · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
One of the most fundamental questions many of us in private and open have asked and I, myself have asked as well. Why does a deity who created the universe want simple life forms to worship him. ...

Bible says:

The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn't dwell in temples made with hands, neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath, and all things.
Acts 17:24-25

I have no reason to think God needs our “worship”.

MJ Bailey · Jul 21, 2019

Apex is a respectable appointment; one of which humanity was granted a chance of being; are you an ant? Being given a responsibility to try an understand astronomical relevancies and then some, let alone your own self and having the ability to do so?

MJ Bailey · Jul 21, 2019

How far is appreciation and worship?

Scott C. · Jul 21, 2019

Epic Beard Man said:
One of the most fundamental questions many of us in private and open have asked and I, myself have asked as well. Why does a deity who created the universe want simple life forms to worship him. My personal answer is I don't know. But if I can create an educated guess, I believe the nature of human psychological evolution is that servitude to something greater is inherent. Humans are social creatures who have developed systems where we've become subservient to leadership from a macro and micro level. In times of crisis most of us unaware in how to deal with tragedy seek leadership or someone that knows something. When we work our 9 to 5 we follow a leader such as a manager or director. Like ants, I believe humans have an inherent sense of social skills where we follow someone who we believe has greater knowledge. Assuming God is real I firmly believe the psychological evolution of humans is that humanity is meant to follow "something" whether you call it God, Allah, Tuhan, something greater than ourselves much like the tribal relationships we have.

What are your thoughts?

I believe when we understand who God is and what he does for us, it's natural for us to worship him. I use "worship" to mean love, respect, and willingly follow. God loves us, wants us to understand truth, and wants us on the pathway to growth and happiness.The way to these is through him. Hence, he hopes will will worship him.

Why does God want humans to worship him?

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