Love the house of God

Psalm 26:8   O LORD, I love the habitation of Your house And the place where Your glory dwells.

I.                   God house in its relation to the devout worshiper

1.      As the appointed place for divine worship. We are not indifferent to the truth that there is no spot on earth where the throne of grace is not accessible. Yet the sacred sanctuary, set apart for God’s special worship, and hallowed by the prayers of many of his people, claims to be regarded with special love and reverence, whether it is tabernacle or temple, church or chapel.

2.      As the place where God has especially promised to reveal himself to his people.

God allowed a visible emblem of his presence to dwell in the Tabernacle of old; and in his House, today. He is especially present to convict, to comfort, and to bless.

3.      God’s house is loved by the Christian because of hallowed experience there. Its services develop and sanctify the social bond in all its relations. It is loved as the type of the house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

II.                Love for God’s House

1. Desire to attend in the house of the Lord, Loving one another as God Love us.
2. A willing to support it, both by taking part in its services, and by loyally and generously giving of our substance for its maintenance. Prayerfully and taking care of his property.
3. By consistency of life, lest outsiders be given cause of offence against religion, because of the sad difference between the prayers and practices of Christians.