It is only serving God that is doing immortal work; it is only living for Christ that is living at all.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes that true life and lasting impact come from serving God and living for Christ.
Charles Spurgeon's quote suggests that true fulfillment and significance in life are found through devotion to God and Christ. Serving God not only grants purpose but also creates an eternal legacy, implying that earthly pursuits are fleeting compared to the everlasting value of spiritual service.
In practice
This quote is perfect for a church sermon about the importance of living a life of service.
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When you clean up a city, you destroy it.
Mountains make poor receptacles for dreams.
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I could spend my whole life prying loose the secrets of the insane. These people are honest to a fault, and their naivety has no peer but my own.
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We are all full of weakness and errors; let us mutually pardon each other our follies - it is the first law of nature.
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