Quotes about Intent
God only wants for us what we would want for ourselves if we were smart enough to want it.
— Adrian Rogers
“Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.
— Exodus 32:22
Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.
— William Law
Nothing good happens accidentally.
— Joyce Meyer
Some of them wanted to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him.
— John 7:44
People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it.
— Simon Sinek
We deliberate not about ends, but about means.
— Aristotle
DON'T MISTAKE ACTIVITY FOR ACHIEVEMENT
— John Wooden
Your words are always in pursuit of some kind of kingdom.
— Timothy Lane
One should always do the good, even though it is not done for its own sake.
— Abraham Joshua Heschel
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
— Ephesians 6:22
He will not be held guiltless who neglects to relieve suffering on the Sabbath. God's holy rest day was made for man, and acts of mercy are in perfect harmony with its intent. God does not desire His creatures to suffer an hour's pain that may be relieved upon the Sabbath or any other day. The demands upon God are even greater upon the Sabbath than upon other days.
— Ellen White