Quotes about Purpose
But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?
— Hebrews 2:6
So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.
— Hebrews 6:17
Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”
— Hebrews 10:7
He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.
— 1 Peter 1:20
Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
— 1 Peter 4:2
These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast.
— Revelation 17:13
For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
— Revelation 17:17
Even if there were no heaven and there were no hell, would you still follow Jesus? Would you follow him for the life, joy and fulfilment he gives you right now?
— Tony Campolo
Success is not what you have done compared to what others have done. Success is what you have done compared to what you were supposed to do.
— Tony Evans
every organization must contribute in some way to a better world for some group of people, because if it doesn't, it will, and should, go out of business.
— Patrick Lencioni
To be happy I think you have to be doing something you not only enjoy, but admire.
— Paul Graham
In almost any group of people you'll find hierarchy. When groups of adults form in the real world, it's generally for some common purpose, and the leaders end up being those who are best at it. The problem with most schools is, they have no purpose. But hierarchy there must be. And so the kids make one out of nothing.
— Paul Graham