A life of kindness is the primary meaning of divine worship.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine worship is primarily expressed through living a kind life.
- In plain terms
- Worshipping God mainly means being kind to others.
- What can you take from it?
- Show worship through kindness in daily life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show worship?
- What does kindness mean to you?
Another view
Some traditions emphasize rituals or prayers as primary worship.
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All religion relates to life, and the life of religion is to do good.
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