You cannot be too active as regards your own efforts; you…
“You cannot be too active as regards your own efforts; you cannot be too dependent as regards Divine grace. Do every thing as if God did nothing; depend upon God as if He did everything.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Balancing personal effort with reliance on divine help; neither extreme is sufficient.
In simple terms: Combine hard work with trust in God.
Work diligently, trust fully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career projects
- personal goals
- spiritual practice
- overcoming pride
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance effort and trust?
- When does reliance become complacency?
Too much self-reliance can lead to burnout; too much reliance can cause passivity.