He that planteth a tree is a servant of God, he provideth a kindness for many generations, and faces that he haith not seen shall bless him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Planting trees benefits future generations and is a divine act.
- In plain terms
- Planting trees helps people you never meet and pleases God.
- What can you take from it?
- Plant trees for future generations as a service to God.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legacy do you want to leave?
- How do small acts impact the future?
Another view
Not all actions benefit future generations as directly as planting trees.
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