God is self-evident, impersonal, omniscient, the Knower and the Master of nature, the Lord of all. He is behind all worship and it is being done according to Him, whether we know it or not.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God is an impersonal, all-knowing reality behind all worship, known or unknown.
- In plain terms
- God is everywhere behind worship, whether you know it or not.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize God as the universal force behind worship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you understand God?
- What is the purpose of worship?
Another view
Personal conceptions of God vary widely across traditions.
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