Certainty is the mark of the commonsense life-gracious uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life.
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The aim of the missionary is to do God's will, not to be useful, not to win the heathan; he is useful and does win the heathen, but that is not his aim. His aim is to do the will of his Lord.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The true purpose of a missionary is to fulfill God's will rather than seeking personal usefulness or success.
This quote emphasizes that the primary motivation of a missionary should be to obey and fulfill the will of God, rather than focusing on the outcomes of their actions such as being useful or converting others. It suggests that while effectiveness may occur as a result of their efforts, it should not be the core intention; the ultimate aim is divine obedience and service.
Themes
MissionaryGod'S WillPurposeFaithObedience
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing purpose in life, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of intentions over results.
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