Quotes about Service
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
Each morning consecrate yourselves and your children to God for that day. Make no calculation for months or years; these are not yours. One brief day is given you. As if it were your last on earth, work during its hours for the Master. Lay all your plans before God, to be carried out or given up, as His providence shall indicate.—Testimonies for the Church 7:44 (1902).
— Ellen White