Psalms 98:4 (ESV Strong's)
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
Rational Belief Leads to Emotional Response
In the above verse we see the command to praise God. We are commanded to “make a joyful noise to the Lord.” Most people probably make a “joyful noise” when they feel like doing so. We make joyful noises at birthday parties, at parties of celebration, at sporting events. In this Psalm we see that this verse is a response those that come before it. Note:
Psalms 98:2-4 (ESV Strong's)
The Lord has made known his salvation;
he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness
to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God.
The reason for the “emotional” praise is because of “intellectual” belief. God “made know his salvation” and that calls for intellectual and rational belief. Some might say “belief” is not “rational” and only “emotional.” But, it is “irrational” to not believe in God’s salvation. God has made known that He will save us. He has “revealed His righteousness.” That calls for our emotional response in praise and appreciation. It is irrational to know that God has saved us and not praise in joyful noise. It might be a command to praise Him with a joyful noise, but it is also a natural response to an intellectual truth that God saves.
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