Idols Quote by Stanley Hauerwas
“Never think that you need to protect God. Because anytime you think you need to protect God, you can be sure that you are worshipping an idol.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Theological Reflections, 1990
Believing you must protect God turns worship into idol worship, misdirecting devotion.
In simple terms: Protecting God becomes idol worship.
Key Takeaway
Examine true devotion.
Themes
theology
idolatry
faith
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
iconoclasm
spiritual authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish reverence from idolatry?
- What practices keep worship pure?
A Different Perspective
Idol worship can be subtle and unintentional.
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