Calling Quote by Martin Luther
“Every occupation has its own honor before God. Ordinary work is a divine vocation or calling. In our daily work no matter how important or mundane we serve God by serving the neighbor and we also participate in God's on-going providence for the human race.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Christian Life, 1520
Work, whether grand or humble, is a divine calling; serving others fulfills God’s ongoing providence for humanity.
In simple terms: Work is a holy calling; serve others.
Key Takeaway
Approach work as service to God.
Themes
faith
work
service
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily labor
- community service
- professional ethics
Key Concepts
theology
vocation
divine providence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one find sacredness in mundane tasks?
- What does serving the neighbor mean today?
A Different Perspective
Not all work is recognized as sacred by everyone.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
