Quotes about Service
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
— John Wooden
You can't live a perfect day until you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
— John Wooden
The exercise of force is contrary to the principles of God's government; He desires only the service of love; and love cannot be commanded; it cannot be won by force or authority. Only by love is love awakened. To know God is to love Him;
— Ellen White
Only one lease of life is granted us; and the inquiry with every one should be, "How can I invest my powers so that they may yield the greatest profit? How can I do most for the glory of God and the benefit of my fellow men?" For life is valuable only as it is used for the attainment of these ends.
— Ellen White
Striving to develop perfect Christian characters, seeking by diligent study and earnest prayer to gain the training essential for acceptable service in the cause of God.
— Ellen White
Christians who live for self dishonor their Redeemer.
— Ellen White
They brought ruin upon themselves by refusing to minister to others.
— Ellen White
Do something every day to improve, beautify, and ennoble the life that Christ has purchased with His own blood.
— Ellen White
Christians must look upon themselves only as channels through which mercies and blessings are to flow from the Fountain of all goodness to their fellow men,
— Ellen White
There is no limit to the good you may do.
— Ellen White
Some think that if they give money to this work, it is all they are required to do; but this is an error. Donations of money cannot take the place of personal ministry. It is right to give our means, and many more should do this; but according to their strength and opportunities, personal service is required of all.
— Ellen White
Amusements that have a tendency to weaken the love for sacred things and lessen our joy in the service of God are not to be sought by Christians.
— Ellen White