We have before us the fiendishness of business competition and the world war, passion and wrongdoing, antagonism between classes and moral depravity within them, economic tyranny above and the slave spirit below.
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The theologian who labours without joy is not a theologian at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A theologian must find joy in their work; otherwise, they lack true vocation.
In this quote, Karl Barth emphasizes the importance of joy in one's vocation, particularly in the context of theology. He suggests that joy is an essential component of genuine theological work, implying that a lack of joy may undermine the authenticity of one's faith and studies, transforming the efforts into mere labor devoid of spiritual depth and purpose.
Themes
JoyTheologyVocationLaborFaith
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a sermon to inspire joy in spiritual practice.
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