Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.
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Why God has instituted Prayer:— To communicate to his creatures the dignity of causation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prayer is a means for humans to understand their power in causing outcomes.
In this quote, Blaise Pascal speaks to the profound role of prayer in human existence, suggesting that it is not merely a ritual or formality, but a vital communication from God that conveys to individuals the significant power they have in influencing events and outcomes in their lives through their intentions and actions. It underscores the idea that humans are not passive observers but active participants in the divine plan, entrusted with the ability to affect change through their prayers.
Themes
PrayerCausationDignityFaithInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the power of prayer in personal challenges, one could quote Pascal.
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If he exalts himself, I humble him. If he humbles himself, I exalt him. And I go on contradicting him Until he understands That he is a monster that passes all understanding.
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