God has brought us where we are, to consider the work we may do in the world, as well as at home.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cromwell suggests life's purpose involves contributing to the world as well as domestic life.
- In plain terms
- Your work should benefit both the world and your home.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider global impact alongside domestic duties.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What work should you do in the world?
- How do you balance home and public duty?
Another view
It may undervalue the importance of purely domestic contributions.
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