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“To be right, a person must do one of two things: either he must learn to have God in his work and hold fast to him there, or he must give up his work altogether. Since, however, we cannot live without activities that are both human and various, we must learn to keep God I everything we do, and…” quote by Meister Eckhart
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“To be right, a person must do one of two things: either he must learn to have God in his work and hold fast to him there, or he must give up his work altogether. Since, however, we cannot live without activities that are both human and various, we must learn to keep God I everything we do, and whatever the job or place, keep on with him, letting nothing stand in our way.”

Meister Eckhart

About This Quote

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

One must either integrate divine purpose into work or abandon work; true fulfillment comes from aligning all actions with God.

In simple terms: Align work with spiritual purpose or reconsider work.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaning in every task through faith.

Themes

faith work purpose spirituality alignment

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • volunteer projects
  • daily tasks
  • life planning

Key Concepts

theology existentialism ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you infuse spiritual meaning into your current job?
  • What activities might you pursue if you felt work conflicted with your faith?
A Different Perspective

Balancing secular duties with spiritual devotion can be challenging.

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