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“Woe to that man who runs when God has not sent him; and woe to him who refuses to run, or who ceases to run, when God has sent him.” quote by Adam Clarke
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“Woe to that man who runs when God has not sent him; and woe to him who refuses to run, or who ceases to run, when God has sent him.”

Adam Clarke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A warning that acting without divine timing leads to failure, and refusing when called leads to missed purpose.

In simple terms: Act only when truly called; avoid both rashness and complacency.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with perceived higher purpose.

Themes

faith timing action purpose

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • spiritual reflection
  • career choices
  • relationships

Key Concepts

divine providence free will

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you discern when to act or wait?
  • How do you recognize a true calling?
A Different Perspective

Blindly following intuition may misinterpret timing.

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