Psalm 150 is the capstone of the Psalter, and the final verse in this Psalm summarizes the privilege and obligation of all that breathe: "Praise the LORD." Because God is of infinite value and worth, so our praises of him have infinite value and worth. Our whole life should be a "Hallelujah!" Praise, in fact, is our fundamental job on earth. In this Psalm we learn the Why, What For, and When of praise. Praise takes place wherever God is, and therefore it is a holy activity and not to be done casually or flippantly. We exalt God because of his character and his mighty actions. Christians gather not to get what they can out of God, or primarily to "be fed," but to render him praise because of his worthiness. We should not put this kind of question before God, "What have you done for me lately?" as Israel had done in the past. He is worthy if he never does another thing for me. Instead, we should meditate on what he has already done in history - especially the cross and resurrection of Christ. Our praises should be marked by vigor, passion, and joy - with all our hearts! If we have breath, we exist to praise the Lord, no matter what else is going on in our lives. We should be "praisers,' not "complainers," and take the lead among the earth's peoples in praising the Lord.
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