If the Devil can only make you think that you are abused or ill treated, and you begin to fret about it, and you give the Devil power over you - in the end, it is as bad as though you had done wrong yourself.
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It is for us to do those things which the Lord requires at our hands, and leave the result with him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We must focus on our responsibilities and trust the outcomes to a higher power.
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action on the tasks and duties that are expected of us, while surrendering the results to a divine force. It suggests that we should put forward our best effort and then have faith in a higher power to manage the outcomes, relieving us of the burden of control over results that may be beyond our grasp.
Themes
FaithResponsibilityTrustActionOutcomes
In practice
Example use cases
During a difficult time, one may share this quote to encourage others to focus on their efforts rather than worry about the end result.
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