All names of God remain hallowed because they have been used not only to speak of God but also to speak to him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Names of God are sacred because they serve both description and prayer.
- In plain terms
- God's names are holy because we use them to talk to Him.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat religious language with reverence in all uses.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you use sacred words?
- Is speech a form of prayer?
Another view
It limits holiness to usage rather than inherent nature.
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