Confined Quote by Richard Baxter
“Get masters of families to do their duty, and they will not only spare you a great deal of labor, but will much further the success of your labors. You are not like to see any general reformation, till you procure family reformation. Some little religion there may be, here and there; but while it is confined to single persons, and is not promoted in families, it will not prosper, nor promise much future increase.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reformed Pastor, Richard Baxter, 1656
Family responsibility drives societal progress; reforming families precedes broader change.
In simple terms: Strong families lead to strong societies.
Key Takeaway
Focus on family reform first.
Themes
family duty
social reform
religion
labor
success
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- community building
- church leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
collectivism
moral responsibility
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individual families be motivated to reform?
- What broader structures support family change?
A Different Perspective
Family reform alone may not address systemic issues.
