The second issue with the market in the temple was one about worship. The purpose of the animal sacrifices was to offer prayers and to worship God, but it had become a place to make a profit.
Matt Redman wrote a worship song called The Heart of Worship where he talks about Jesus being the focal point of worship. The lyrics were inspired from a time when his pastor removed all sound systems and musical instruments from worship. The pastor wanted his congregation to know worship comes from the heart.
Let’s take a clue from these two stories to search our own hearts to see where our worship is coming from.
