Assurance Quote by Richard Sibbes
“There are no men more careful of the use of means than those that are surest of a good issue and conclusion, for the one stirs up diligence in the other. Assurance of the end stirs up diligence in the means. For the soul of a believing Christian knows that God has decreed both.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian's Daily Walk, Richard Sibbes, 1620
Belief in a divinely ordained outcome motivates careful planning and effort in the means to achieve it.
In simple terms: Faith in the goal drives diligent means.
Key Takeaway
Align means with trusted ends.
Themes
faith
diligence
purpose
planning
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- project management
- spiritual practice
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
theology
determinism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence in outcomes with flexibility in methods?
- What risks arise when means are justified solely by ends?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on outcomes can neglect adaptability.
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