Bible Quote by William Carey
““Scripture likewise seems to point out this method, Surely the Isles shall wait for me; the ships of Tarshish first, to bring my sons from far, their silver, and their gold with them, unto the name of the Lord, thy God. Isai. lx. 9. This seems to imply that in the time of the glorious increase of the church, in the latter days, (of which the whole chapter is undoubtedly a prophecy,) commerce shall subserve the spread of the gospel. The ships of Tarshish were trading vessels, which made voyages for traffic to various parts; thus much therefore must be meant by it, that navigation, especially that which is commercial, shall be one great mean of carrying on the work of God; and perhaps it may imply that there shall be a very considerable appropriation of wealth to that purpose.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Isaiah 60:9 (Old Testament)
The passage suggests that commercial trade will aid the spread of the gospel in the last days.
In simple terms: Trade will help spread the gospel.
Key Takeaway
Leverage commerce for mission work.
Themes
missionary work
economics
prophecy
trade
faith
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
theological
prophetic
When to use this quote
- missionary strategy
- global trade
- church growth
- wealth allocation
- logistics
Key Concepts
Christian eschatology
economic evangelism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can wealth be used ethically for evangelism?
- What safeguards prevent exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Commercial interests may conflict with spiritual purity.
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