Angel Quote by John MacArthur
“Angels, like all other intelligent creatures, were designed to render worship to God, not to receive worship themselves. In fact, in every case in Scripture, whenever angels are offered any form of worship, they always rebuke the worshiper and redirect all worship to God alone.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Various passages, Old and New Testament
Angels are created to worship God exclusively and reject any worship directed at them.
In simple terms: Angels worship God, not humans.
Key Takeaway
Remember to direct reverence to the divine source.
Themes
thedom
humility
spiritual hierarchy
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
scriptural
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- theological study
- religious education
Key Concepts
Theology
angelology
worship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing angels' role affect your worship practice?
- What does this say about the nature of reverence?
A Different Perspective
Some traditions view angels as beings capable of receiving worship, which contradicts this view.
