--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We do not have to choose between this…" description: "\"“We do not have to choose between this world and the world to come, because the purpose of God embraces both”\" — S H Travis" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d80/s-h-travis-275163_purpose-of-god_we-do-not-have-to-choose-between-this-wo_2072713.jpg" --- # We do not have to choose between this world and the world… ![“We do not have to choose between this world and the world to come, because the purpose of God embraces both” quote by S H Travis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d80/s-h-travis-275163_purpose-of-god_we-do-not-have-to-choose-between-this-wo_2072713.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d80/s-h-travis-275163_purpose-of-god_we-do-not-have-to-choose-between-this-wo_2072713.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d80/s-h-travis-275163_purpose-of-god_we-do-not-have-to-choose-between-this-wo_2072713.jpg) > ““We do not have to choose between this world and the world to come, because the purpose of God embraces both”” S H Travis ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The purpose of God includes both this life and the afterlife, so one need not choose between them. **In simple terms:** God’s purpose covers both worlds. Key Takeaway Embrace both earthly and spiritual goals. Themes spirituality purpose faith Mood reflective inspirational Type Choose:1 Purpose of god:1 Come Purpose:0 Purpose God:0 Choose World:0 God Embraces:1 When to use this quote - personal decisions - religious practice - life planning Key Concepts theology dualism integration Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing dual purpose affect daily choices? - What does “embrace both” mean to you? 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