Quotes about Service
Life is not meaningful...unle ss it is serving an end beyond itself; unless it is of value to someone else.
— Abraham Joshua Heschel
Jesus set an example for us to follow: a life of loving, obedient service.
— Charles Stanley
… The most worthy calling in life is that in which man can serve best his fellow man. … The noblest aim in life is to strive to live to make other lives better and happier.
— David O. McKay
The person who fears God seeks to live all of life to the glory of God... All the activities of life should be pursued with the aim of glorifying God.
— Jerry Bridges
The value of our lives is not determined by what we do for ourselves. The value of our lives is determined by what we do for others.
— Simon Sinek
If we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It will be a demanding life, but full of joy.
— Pope Francis
It is said of Pompey, that when he was to carry grain to Rome in time of dearth, he was in a great deal of danger by storms at sea, but, says he, 'We must go on; it is necessary that Rome should be relieved, but it is not necessary that we should live.
— Jeremiah Burroughs
She chose to look at her surroundings where they "think missionary" mind-set.
— Jeremy Camp
My focus was on trying to figure out what God wanted be to do next. Their (his parents') focus was on what I was doing for God at the moment.
— Jeremy Camp
No life is messier than one in ministry
— Jerry B. Jenkins
It is relatively easy to serve those above us — even the world expects this — but Jesus served downward.
— Jerry Bridges
If we are to master the scriptural principles of true biblical community, we must master this one: True greatness in the kingdom of heaven involves serving one another. Jesus said, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant" (Matthew 20:26).
— Jerry Bridges