--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Burning the candle at both ends for God's…" description: "\"Burning the candle at both ends for God's sake may be foolishness to the world, but it is a profitable Christian exercise-for so much better the light...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3b/fulton-j-sheen-675_burn-out_burning-the-candle-at-both-ends-for-god_861722.png" --- # Burning the candle at both ends for God's sake may be… ![“Burning the candle at both ends for God's sake may be foolishness to the world, but it is a profitable Christian exercise-for so much better the light. Only one thing in life matters. Being found worthy of the Light of the World in the hour of His visitation. We need have no undue fear for our…” quote by Fulton J. Sheen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3b/fulton-j-sheen-675_burn-out_burning-the-candle-at-both-ends-for-god_861722.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3b/fulton-j-sheen-675_burn-out_burning-the-candle-at-both-ends-for-god_861722.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3b/fulton-j-sheen-675_burn-out_burning-the-candle-at-both-ends-for-god_861722.png) > “Burning the candle at both ends for God's sake may be foolishness to the world, but it is a profitable Christian exercise-for so much better the light. Only one thing in life matters. Being found worthy of the Light of the World in the hour of His visitation. We need have no undue fear for our health if we work hard for the kingdom of God; God will take care of our health if we take care of His cause. In any case it is better to burn out than to rust out.” [Fulton J. Sheen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fulton-j-sheen/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Working hard for spiritual goals may be exhausting, but faith promises care for health if one serves the cause. **In simple terms:** Hard work for faith is worthwhile despite fatigue. Key Takeaway Balance dedication with self‑care, trusting divine support. Themes faith service perseverance health spirituality Mood reflective cautionary Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - missionary work - volunteer service - personal prayer life Key Concepts theology self‑sacrifice divine providence Questions to Reflect On - Is burning out truly better than steady persistence? - How do we recognize when to rest? 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