Faith Q&A › Catechism › 13. Praise and the Heavenly Mindset

Does the Lord need human praise?

The answer

St. Jacob of Sarug says,

“Your Lord does not ask for your praise because He needs it, but because He wants you to draw near to Him in every situation …

Thousands of thousands and myriads of myriads of fiery hosts are moved to praise without ceasing until the appointed time.

Yet He does need even these, the multitude of holy, sublime, beautiful hosts, full of wonder.”

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Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Volumes 1 and 2, Books 1–7. First English Edition, 2023. Published by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Sporting, Alexandria, and Queen St. Mary & Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church, South Brunswick, NJ. Copyright © 2023. Translation and Editing: Youth of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Arabian Gulf, and Egypt.