Duty Quote by William Melmoth
“I cannot but take notice of the wonderful love of God to mankind, who, in order to encourage obedience to His laws, has annexed a present as well as a future reward to a good life; and has so interwoven our duty and our happiness together that, while we are discharging our obligations to the one, we are at the same time making the best provision for the other.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Doctrine of Reward and Duty, 1765
Divine love links obedience with both present joy and future blessing, intertwining moral duty and personal happiness.
In simple terms: God ties duty to happiness now and later.
Key Takeaway
Live obediently for immediate and future good.
Themes
faith
morality
reward
happiness
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal decisionmaking
- community service
- spiritual practice
- long‑term planning
Key Concepts
theology
ethical reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal duty affect your happiness?
- Do you see a link between moral actions and future benefits?
A Different Perspective
Assumes universal belief in divine reward; secular views may differ.
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