What Is The Meaning Of A Temple
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By
The Man Who Saw God Face To Face
Raphael Okechukwu Nweze
The Meaning
During one of the night vigil prayers, the children made so much noise, playing and laughing during their leisure period. And one of the ministers, who is called King David De Third, rebuked them and made them sit down on the ground.
Therefore, in the next Sabbath, the Master stood up to explain the meaning and purpose of the temple.
Master: What is a temple? He asked the congregation.
First response: A temple is a house for prayers.
Master: Any other answer?
Second response: A temple is a house for the worship of God.
Master: Another person?
Third response: A temple is a place where people meet God.
At last, the Master said, “You all answered very well.”
Master: “A temple is a place of silence, where people meet God, for prayers and worship.”
Continuing, He cautioned the congregation, saying, “Therefore, you must do everything possible to avoid any form of noise, distractions or disturbances, while you are in the holy place. For silence is the abode of God; and quietness, the gateway into His presence.”