The Duty of Praise
1 Chronicles 29:20
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers…


I. WHY WE SHOULD PRAISE GOD.

1. It is acceptable to God Himself.

2. It confers a blessing on him who renders it.

3. It is the joyous occupation of the saints before the throne.

II. WHAT SHOULD BE THE SUBJECTS OF OUR PRAISE? His mercies.

1. Creation.

2. Preservation.

3. Redemption.

4. The means of grace.

5. The hope of glory.

III. IN WHAT WAY GOD'S PEOPLE ARE TO PRAISE AND BLESS HIM.

1. With our lips.

2. In the life and conversation.

(A. Roberts, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.

WEB: David said to all the assembly, "Now bless Yahweh your God!" All the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads and prostrated themselves before Yahweh and the king.




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