Depends Quote by Richard Baxter
“Life is short, and we are dull, and eternal things are necessary, and the souls that depend on our teaching are precious.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Soul’s Duty, 1655
Human life is brief, our minds often dull, yet eternal truths matter and the souls we teach are valuable.
In simple terms: Life is brief, minds dull, eternal truths matter, teaching souls valuable.
Key Takeaway
Value teaching and seek eternal truths.
Themes
mortality
spirituality
responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- pastoral counseling
- education
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
pedagogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor fleeting life while nurturing eternal values?
- What responsibilities arise from teaching others?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can limit understanding of eternal matters.
