"There is no work, however vile or sordid, that does not glisten before God"
- John Calvin
About this Quote
This quote by John Calvin is a tip that all work, no matter how menial or unpleasant, is valuable in the eyes of God. It is a reminder that no matter what job we do, we must aim to do it to the very best of our ability and with a sense of function. It is a tip that even the most mundane jobs can be seen as a kind of worship when made with a modest and grateful heart. It is a reminder that God sees the value in all of our work, no matter how little or unimportant it may seem. It is a suggestion that we must never ever underestimate the importance of our work, no matter how menial it may be. It is a suggestion that God is always seeing and that He will reward us for our hard work and devotion.
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