Forgiveness and Worship

How are forgiveness and worship connected? The Psalmist explains:

If you kept record of our sins, no one could last long.
But you forgive us, and so we will worship you.
- Psalm 130: 3-4 (CEV)

That's why only those who truly know God's forgiveness can truly worship Him.
That's why some can be in attendance at a worship gathering and go through the motions.
That's why gathering together at the Lord's table, where we have such a deep and visual reminder of forgiveness and our need to both confess and forgive and where we are challenged to look within at our own hearts is indispensable to maintaining a life of worship.

Worship is the supernatural, normal outcome of a forgiven life. It is the connection between our hearts - which must be devoid of sin - and the holy heart of God. If we have not applied 1 Jn. 1:9-10 regularly and often in our lives there is a disconnect that cuts off worship.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say, "We have not sinned," we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.