Idolatry is not holding on to the wrong things; it is…
““Idolatry is not holding on to the wrong things; it is holding on to the good things wrongly, including God,” Herbert McCabe, O.P., quoted in Christian Century, August 21, 2013, 21. Any””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Idolatry is misplacing reverence on good things; proper worship should focus on God alone.
In simple terms: Misplaced reverence is idolatry.
Key Takeaway
Align worship correctly.
Themes
theology
idolatry
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
religious studies
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What constitutes “good things” in worship?
- How can one avoid idolatry in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “good things” vary.