to the purpose of glorifying God and enjoying God forever. Take, for instance, the quest for a happy, well-adjusted life. In connection with this quest, its defenders ask, “Should not worship make us feel better? We all have difficult, demanding lives. Shouldn’t worship be a place of healing and encouragement?” Of course, worship should make us “feel better” and encourage us, but it properly does so when it is ordered to the right end. If we approach worship as a mass therapy session, then the effect
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