Quotes about Duty

and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband.

Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),

And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

Music must be supported by the king and the princes, for the maintenance of the arts is their duty no less than the maintenance of the laws.

What-e're thou art, Act well thy part.

There is no duty more obligatory than the repayment of kindness.