Sentence examples for were edifying from inspiring English sources

All, or nearly all, were picked because they were edifying, not merely entertaining, and therefore worthy of the attention of serious people.

Luther's German edition of 1534 did the same thing and entitled them "Apocrypha" for the first time, noting that while they were not in equal esteem with sacred Scriptures they were edifying.

We believe that all participants were edified by these excellent talks and insights.

This should be edifying.

The evening is edifying.

It was edifying while it lasted.

It was edifying to watch them struggle with that.

The arguments have not been edifying on either side.

The lessons from this half of the book are edifying.

By William Finnegan It was edifying while it lasted.

The contest among them, which Mr Brown may remain to preside over, should be edifying.