I am aware that the recent history of the church has been beset with innumerable fads. One new idea about theology, methodology, lifestyle, and church life follows another. Each is presented with fanfare and excitement. Each flashes and splashes, then sparkles and sputters, and then is replaced by another new idea. We are weary with fads.
But the praise of God is not a passing fancy! It is one of the most elemental, fundamental, and necessary factors of the life of faith in this and any age. It is the goal and direction of all creation. The price of God is the occupation of all His holy angels. The praise of God is the purpose of man. The praise of God is the end result of all God’s wonders, all His being, and all His acts. If man will not praise God, the very stones will! (cf. Luke 19:40). He has redeemed us for the praise of His glory (cf. Eph. 1:6,12,14). This is no fad!
Ronald B. Allen, And I Will Praise Him, pg.26
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