If there existed only one man or woman who did not love…
“If there existed only one man or woman who did not love the Saviour, and if that person lived among the wilds of Siberia, and if it were necessary that all the millions of believers on the face of the earth should journey there, and every one of them plead with him to come to Jesus before he could be converted, it would be well worth all the zeal, labour, and expense. If we had to preach to thousands year after year, and never rescued but one soul, that one soul would be full reward for all our labour, for a soul is of countless price.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The value of a single converted soul outweighs all the effort and resources spent on preaching to many without success.
In simple terms: One soul is priceless, worth all work.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each individual conversion.
Themes
faith
mission
value
sacrifice
reward
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- preaching to remote regions
- personal evangelism
- long‑term ministry
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
eternal salvation
spiritual economics
missionary zeal
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the impact of each soul saved?
- Is it realistic to focus on one at a time?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook the collective impact of many smaller conversions.