THEOLOGY AND WORSHIP
Many Christians today hold a common belief that studying about God is different from worshiping Him. Studying about God involves Bible studies, sermons, books, just to name a few. And worship primarily is about personal and church worship, songs, and instruments, among other things. There is some truth in this distinction of activities. However, because of these categories and labels, many of us end up choosing which one to prioritize. For instance, some think it’s fine to be late for the praise and worship part of the service, as long as they catch the sermon, believing that what truly matters is hearing the Word of God. This stems from a misunderstanding of how the Bible presents the relationship between theology and worship—between studying God and singing to and about Him. In Colossians 3:16 , we read, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts...