--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The little time that remains between this…" description: "\"The little time that remains between this moment and our death, should quicken our diligence to inherit the endless and unchangeable eternity of God.\" ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/673/stephen-charnock-15530_death_the-little-time-that-remains-between-thi_1328285.png" --- # The little time that remains between this moment and our… ![“The little time that remains between this moment and our death, should quicken our diligence to inherit the endless and unchangeable eternity of God.” quote by Stephen Charnock](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/673/stephen-charnock-15530_death_the-little-time-that-remains-between-thi_1328285.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/673/stephen-charnock-15530_death_the-little-time-that-remains-between-thi_1328285.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/673/stephen-charnock-15530_death_the-little-time-that-remains-between-thi_1328285.png) > “The little time that remains between this moment and our death, should quicken our diligence to inherit the endless and unchangeable eternity of God.” [Stephen Charnock](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/stephen-charnock/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Urgency to live diligently, aware of God's unchanging eternity. **In simple terms:** Live diligently, aware of eternity. Key Takeaway Prioritize spiritual diligence. Themes spirituality urgency eternity Mood reflective serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - daily prayer - ethical decisions - life planning - mortality awareness Key Concepts theology mortality Questions to Reflect On - How does eternity shape daily choices? - What does diligent living mean now? 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