Bible Quote by John E. Goldingay
““The Bible assumes that we do not know instinctively how to talk with God but rather need some help with knowing how to do so. The Psalter is the Bible’s book of praise and prayer to provide the answer to those questions and meet that need. It is given to us so that we can “adapt and adjust our minds and feelings so that they are in accord with the sense of the psalms.”Eugene Peterson thus comments that the Psalms are where Christians have always learned to pray—till our age!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Psalms Commentary by John E. Goldingay, 2000
The Psalms serve as a guide for believers to learn how to pray and align their hearts with divine worship.
In simple terms: Psalms teach prayer and heart alignment.
Key Takeaway
Use Psalms to shape prayer practice.
Themes
faith
prayer
spiritual growth
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
scriptural
educational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church services
- spiritual counseling
- religious education
Key Concepts
theology
biblical literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern believers relate to ancient psalms?
- What practices help adapt psalmic language today?
A Different Perspective
Some may find the language archaic or culturally distant.
