552. How can adoration be defined?

Adoration is the humble acknowledgement by human beings that they are creatures of the thrice-holy Creator.

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2628. Adoration is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us⁹⁹and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil. Adoration is homage of the spirit to the "King of Glory,"¹⁰⁰respectful silence in the presence of the "ever greater" God.¹⁰¹Adoration of the thrice-holy and sovereign God of love blends with humility and gives assurance to our supplications.

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