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“There shall be a glorious reward to faithful ministers: to those who have been successful: Dan. xii. 3, “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever;” and also to those who have been faithful, and yet…” quote by Jonathan Edwards
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““There shall be a glorious reward to faithful ministers: to those who have been successful: Dan. xii. 3, “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever;” and also to those who have been faithful, and yet not successful: Isa. xlix. 4, “Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nought: yet surely my judgment is with the Lord, and my reward with my God.””

Jonathan Edwards

About This Quote

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

Faithful effort may not bring worldly success, but divine reward remains.

In simple terms: God rewards faith even without fame.

Key Takeaway

Trust in unseen divine justice.

Themes

faith reward perseverance

Mood

contemplative solemn

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal trials
  • missionary work
  • career setbacks

Key Concepts

theology justice humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile effort with unseen outcomes?
  • What does true success mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Human desire for tangible proof can cause doubt.

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