Listen "What is reverential language?"
Episode Synopsis
Guests: Wayne Hartzler, Fred Witzig, Ken WuethrichShow notes:Jesus taught closeness(personal) and reverence together.How we started using these pronounsGerman Bible refers to God using familiar language.Language has changed over the past 80 years.How do we navigate this language change in the church?Emphasize heart reverence.Support those who desire to continue use of thee/thou language to reflect their heart.Support those who desire to express their close personal relationship with God using personal language.It's okay to change our language depending on our audience.There can be a difference in our personal prayers and our corporate prayers and not be hypocritical.Encourage people to pray!Don't need to be afraid to pray corporately; express your heart.We all need to be understanding and respectful of each other.Praying to please others is not authentic.Desire to be reverential to God and bring audience together is being authentic.Goal is to honor God and respect each other.
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