Action Quote by Timothy Keller
“It fits to glorify God - it not only fits reality, because God is infinitely and supremely praiseworthy, but it fits us as nothing else does. All the beauty we have looked for in art or faces or places - and all the love we have looked for in the arms of other people - is only fully present in God himself. And so in every action by which we treat him as glorious as he is, whether through prayer, singing, trusting, obeying, or hoping, we are at once giving God his due and fulfilling our own design.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reason for God by Timothy Keller, 2008
Recognizing that praising God aligns with both divine truth and human longing, fulfilling spiritual purpose through worship and trust.
In simple terms: Praising God matches truth and human desire.
Key Takeaway
Worship aligns divine truth with personal fulfillment.
Themes
faith
worship
purpose
spirituality
meaning
Mood
reverent
hopeful
inspired
Type
theological
devotional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- corporate worship
- artistic expression
- daily gratitude
Key Concepts
theology
existential fulfillment
devotional practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does worship shape your sense of purpose?
- In what ways can everyday actions reflect divine glory?
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