A Quote from
Mother Teresa
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
— Mother Teresa
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- Commentary
- Mother Teresa's quote encapsulates the enduring significance of doing good, regardless of recognition or remembrance. It emphasizes the intrinsic value of acts of kindness and selflessness, highlighting their lasting impact on individuals and communities.
- Paraphrase
- Do good today, even if it may be forgotten tomorrow. The impact of your kindness will endure beyond time.
- Poem
- Do good today,
come what may,
For kindness lives on,
come what may. Though forgotten,
it's not for naught,
In hearts and souls,
its mark is wrought. - Presentation Suggestions
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- Emphasize the lasting impact of small acts of kindness
- Discuss the concept of humility in doing good deeds
- Explore the idea of enduring legacy through selfless actions
- Encourage perseverance in doing good despite potential lack of recognition
- Highlight the biblical principles of kindness and compassion
- Related Bible Verses
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Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
- Questions for Reflection and Discussion
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- How can we ensure our acts of kindness have a lasting impact?
- What motivates individuals to do good even if it may be forgotten?
- In what ways can forgotten acts of kindness still influence others?
- How does the concept of legacy relate to this quote?
- What role does humility play in doing good despite potential anonymity?
- How can we ensure our acts of kindness have a lasting impact?
- What motivates individuals to do good even if it may be forgotten?
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