Art Quote by John Bunyan
“Take heed of driving so hard after this world, as to hinder thyself and family from those duties towards God, which thou art by grace obliged to; as private prayer, reading the scriptures, and Christian conference. It is a base thing for men so to spend themselves and families after this world, as that they disengage their heart to God's worship.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pilgrim's Progress, 1678
Prioritizing spiritual duties over worldly concerns prevents neglect of faith.
In simple terms: Put God first, not worldly tasks.
Key Takeaway
Balance earthly responsibilities with spiritual practice.
Themes
faith
balance
priorities
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- scripture study
- family time
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
life management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate worship into a busy schedule?
- What spiritual practice sustains you?
A Different Perspective
Worldly pressures can make spiritual neglect understandable.
![“Faith left to itself … exalts itself above the laws of natural morality. … [B]y so much higher are duties to God than duties towards man[.]” quote by Ludwig Feuerbach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a2/ludwig-feuerbach-3406_character_faith-left-to-itself-exalts-itself-above_1635152.jpg)
