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“We know that all things work. Look around you. All things work. Work is the opposite of idleness. The idle man folds his hands to rest. He slumbers on the bed of laziness. But he is an exception to God’s rule, because except for him all things work.” quote by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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““We know that all things work. Look around you. All things work. Work is the opposite of idleness. The idle man folds his hands to rest. He slumbers on the bed of laziness. But he is an exception to God’s rule, because except for him all things work.””

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

About This Quote

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

All things work; idleness opposes divine order; activity aligns with God’s rule.

In simple terms: Work aligns with God’s plan.

Key Takeaway

Stay active, avoid laziness.

Themes

work ethic divine order productivity

Mood

encouraging serious

Type

religious motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily chores
  • career
  • volunteering

Key Concepts

theology practical Christianity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance work and rest?
  • What motivates you to stay active?
A Different Perspective

Overwork can be harmful.

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