Acceptable worship must be Biblical, i.e. according to the instructions God has given us. Jesus said, “Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord shall enter the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven” (Matt. 7:21).

It must be reverent, i.e., showing proper respect and deference to the great God we are approaching (Heb. 12:13).

It must be with pure hearts and lives. “Draw nigh unto God, and he will draw nigh to you.  Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded” (Jas. 4:8).

Worship should be with joyful hearts. “My mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips” (Ps. 63:5).

God expects our worship to proceed from our minds as well as from our emotions.  We must worship with the spirit and the understanding (I Cor.  14:15).

Pleasing worship will be whole-hearted. We must love the Lord our God will all our heart, soul and mind (Matt. 22:37). Half-heart or indifferent worship is not acceptable to Him.

True worship will be offered with enthusiasm.  “Serve Jehovah with gladness” (Ps. 100:2). Like David, we should be glad when they say to us, “Let us go unto the house of Jehovah” (Ps. 122:1).

We should  worship the Lord with the best we have to offer.  “But whatsoever hath a blemish that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you” (Lev. 22:20). Give God your best attention and effort in worship and your best gifts as offerings.