Clapping in Worship<\/a>, points out many of the reasons why clapping is not appropriate in worship. It appears you have a few members who have taken a verse about attitude and changed it into a physical, ritual outward expression. The chosen method calls attention to the individual, which is not the purpose of worship.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Question: I have been reviewing the wealth of information that you have on your website regarding a wide array of subjects. We have several members who desire to express themselves by clapping when giving to the Lord. Is this practice okay in the Lord’s Church if it does not interfere with anything else? 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