One cannot be selfworshiping and God worshiping at the same time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One cannot focus on oneself and worship God simultaneously.
- In plain terms
- You can't worship yourself and God at once.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid self-worship to focus on spiritual devotion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance self-interest with devotion?
- What does worship mean in your life?
Another view
Self-care and spiritual devotion are not mutually exclusive.
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