Helping others Quote by Rob Bell
““The priest's work, the priest's service, was understood as an act of worship. This was God's desire at Sinai - that everybody would understand their roles as priests. Thst everybody would worship God by serving each other.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Velvet Elvis, Rob Bell, 2005
Priesthood is framed as service that mirrors divine intention: everyone serves each other, embodying worship through mutual care.
In simple terms: Priests serve others as worship.
Serve others as worship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- volunteer work
- community building
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can service become a form of worship in daily life?
- What does worship mean beyond ritual?
Not all cultures view service as worship; some see it as duty.