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Phrases with «pious practice»

"Pious practice" refers to the act of engaging in religious or spiritual rituals, traditions, or beliefs with deep devotion, faith, and reverence. It involves following prescribed customs, prayers, or acts of worship to express one's devotion to a higher power or religious beliefs. Full definition

Sentences with «pious practice»

  • The religious leaders (the Pharisees) have largely ceased to give an effective lead, and have become more and more absorbed in pious practices at the cost of the «weightier matters of the Law.» (religion-online.org)
  • The ideas that we inherit associated with the Sabbath are those of a required gathering for worship, a day of pious practices or a strict mandate to stay indoors where we are relegated to watch TV or take a nap. (relevantmagazine.com)
  • The theological idea is that by doing good works on earth, or by engaging in pious practices like a pilgrimage, you can help «work off» some of the temporal punishments that may await you after death. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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