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Agriculture Quote by Abraham Kuyper

“Whatever man may stand, whatever he may do, to whatever he may apply his hand - in agriculture, in commerce, and in industry, or his mind, in the world of art, and science - he is, in whatsoever it may be, constantly standing before the face of God. He is employed in the service of his God. He has…” quote by Abraham Kuyper
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“Whatever man may stand, whatever he may do, to whatever he may apply his hand - in agriculture, in commerce, and in industry, or his mind, in the world of art, and science - he is, in whatsoever it may be, constantly standing before the face of God. He is employed in the service of his God. He has strictly to obey his God. And above all, he has to aim at the glory of his God.”

Abraham Kuyper

About This Quote

Source Book: Lectures on Christian Living by Abraham Kuyper, 1901

Human activity in all fields reflects divine purpose; one must serve and glorify God through work and obedience.

In simple terms: All work honors God when done with devotion.

Key Takeaway

Serve God in every task.

Themes

faith purpose service work spirituality

Mood

reverent inspired reflective

Type

aphilosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • career
  • art
  • science
  • agriculture
  • commerce
  • industry

Key Concepts

theology divine purpose obedience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you align daily work with spiritual goals?
  • What does glorifying God look like in your field?
A Different Perspective

Human effort may be limited; divine will may differ from personal ambition.

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