Adoration Quote by William Temple
“Worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by His holiness; the nourishment of mind with His truth; the purifying of imagination by His Beauty; the opening of the heart to His love; the surrender of will to His purpose - and all of this gathered up in adoration, the most selfless emotion of which our nature is capable and therefore the chief remedy for that self-centeredness which is our original sin and the source of all actual sin.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Worship, William Temple, 1940
Worship aligns every part of a person with God's holiness, truth, beauty, love, and purpose, counteracting selfishness and sin.
In simple terms: Worship makes us selfless and holy.
Key Takeaway
Practice worship to transform heart and mind.
Themes
spirituality
selflessness
holiness
redemption
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
devotional
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church services
- spiritual retreats
- daily meditation
Key Concepts
theology
devotion
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does worship change your daily choices?
- What barriers prevent sincere worship?
A Different Perspective
Worship can feel routine, losing depth.
