He is so great that all things give him glory if you mean they should. So then, my brethren, live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If all things glorify a greater power, then humans should live lives that align with that purpose.
- In plain terms
- Live well if everything else gives glory.
- What can you take from it?
- Align your life with higher purposes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to live fully?
- How do your actions reflect your values?
Another view
The assumption that all things give glory depends on a specific theological view.
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