Reward God Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““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.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Divine Justice, 1741
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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