When we are practicing a certain sacrament we are reflecting. Whether in prayer or silence, we should use this time to reflect upon the true meaning of a sacrament. For illustration, we pray before taking communion because we need to confess our unconfessed sins before God. If we do not confess our sins we are disobeying God and not doing what he commands in the act of this sacrament. 1 John 1:9 states, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us of our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” We need to reflect on what we have done and pour our hearts out to God as he commands us to do. In conclusion, as a follower of God, we need to use these sacraments as another way to live like Jesus did when he was on earth. Three things that define a sacrament according to scripture are the commands he uses in scripture, the meaning behind the act of a sacrament, and last the reflection during the act of a sacrament. As, Christians we must use these three things as a way to reflect our faith in
When we are practicing a certain sacrament we are reflecting. Whether in prayer or silence, we should use this time to reflect upon the true meaning of a sacrament. For illustration, we pray before taking communion because we need to confess our unconfessed sins before God. If we do not confess our sins we are disobeying God and not doing what he commands in the act of this sacrament. 1 John 1:9 states, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us of our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” We need to reflect on what we have done and pour our hearts out to God as he commands us to do. In conclusion, as a follower of God, we need to use these sacraments as another way to live like Jesus did when he was on earth. Three things that define a sacrament according to scripture are the commands he uses in scripture, the meaning behind the act of a sacrament, and last the reflection during the act of a sacrament. As, Christians we must use these three things as a way to reflect our faith in