Philippians 4:18 (NKJV)

Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

The Context

Leviticus 1:9 (NLT)

But the internal organs and the legs must first be washed with water. Then the priest will burn the entire sacrifice on the altar as a burnt offering. It is a special gift, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

        •  Worship is an Approach

                o   Psalms 24:3-4 (ESV)

                        Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean                         hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.

                       • Clean hands – right actions

                      •  Pure heart – right attitude

        •  Worship is an Acceptance

                o   Romans 12:1 (ESV)

                        I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice,                         holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

                o   Genesis 4:4 (NLT)

                        Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The LORD accepted                         Abel and his gift,

         •  Worship has an Aroma

                o   Ephesians 5:2 (NLT)

                        Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a                         sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.