God's revelation... unmasks our illusions about ourselves. It exposes our pride, our individualism, our self-centeredness - in short, our sin. But worship also offers forgiveness, healing, transformation, motivation, and courage to work in the world for God's justice and peace - in short, salvation in its largest sense.

Marva J. Dawn
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William Jennings Bryan said, “God’s revelation... unmasks our illusions about ourselves. It exposes our pride, our individualism, our self-centeredness - in short, our sin. But worship also offers forgiveness, healing, transformation, motivation, and courage to work in the world for God’s justice and peace - in short, salvation in its largest sense.”

Source: Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology Of Worship For This Urgent Time

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