Phrases with «outward observance»

"Outward observance" refers to the actions and behaviors that people display to outwardly demonstrate their beliefs or adherence to certain customs or traditions. It means following the expected external practices, such as rituals, ceremonies, or outward displays of faith, without necessarily reflecting true beliefs or inner convictions. Full definition

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Sentences with «outward observance»

All the other ritualized outward observances that people participate in purportedly based on the Bible — especially the Eucharist — come from pretty shaky constructions which, once I considered them carefully, I did not find particularly convincing. (rachelheldevans.com)
Censures of outward observance in the absence of inward belief are myriad in the sermons of Chrysostom and the commentaries of Calvin. (firstthings.com)
If you want to see what it really looks like when God wants you to do a ritual outward observance, see the description of Passover in Exodus 12, Exodus 13, Leviticus 23, and Deuteronomy 16. (rachelheldevans.com)
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Phrases with «outward observance»

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