Quotes about Purpose

Consider this point. It is a main point of true wisdom. Whenever there is an execution of purpose, there must be an agent.

To have done anything just for money is to have been truly idle.

Hope and purpose in this world is living as best as you can and maybe having life that gives back. But simply giving back isn't purpose; it's a branch of purpose, but it is not the trunk or root of the tree.

At my funeral, if one said, 'Nick was a generous person,' trust me I won't be doing cartwheels in my coffin. Recognition from people is never and never will be a goal. Some people strive for that respect or honor. Living a life to just reach for the position and status is vanity and sin.

Brethren, let us mind our own business - that is, the calling the Lord has called us to - to do everything we can to promote the good of the Cause of Truth, and never ask how big we are, or inquire who we are; but let it be, 'What can I do to build up the Kingdom of God upon the Earth?'

Let eloquence be flung to the dogs rather than souls be lost. What we want is to win souls. They are not won by flowery speeches.

We often have to lose what we thought we wanted to find what God wants for us

Direction determines destination. So the question you must ask yourself; 'Are all the disciplines that I'm currently engaged in taking me where I want to go?'

Success is the continuing achievement of becoming the person God wants you to be and accomplishing the goals God has helped you set.

Faith is not accepting the world as it is but insisting on building the world God wants.

I feel that God wants me to coach; otherwise, he wouldn't have put the desire in me.

I don't judge my self-worth as a football player. Football is something I love. It's a fun career deal, but it's not what I want to do with my life, because I see football as a game.