It is, indeed, right that we should look for, and hasten…
“It is, indeed, right that we should look for, and hasten, so far as in us lies, the coming of the day of God; but not that we should check any human effort by anticipations of its approach. We shall hasten it best by endeavoring to work out the tasks that are appointed for us here; and, therefore, reasoning as if the world were to continue under its existing dispensation, and the powers which have just been granted to us were to be continued through myriads of future ages.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We should focus on present duties rather than speculating about divine timing, trusting that our efforts matter now.
In simple terms: Work now, don’t obsess over future divine events.
Key Takeaway
Act now, trust the process.
Themes
faith
work ethic
patience
Mood
thoughtful
steady
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily work
- community projects
- personal goals
Key Concepts
theology
practicalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance faith and action?
- What tasks can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on divine timing can cause procrastination.