Freely Quote by Anonymous
“The only things we can keep are the things we freely give to God. What we try to keep for ourselves is just what we are sure to lose.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Spiritual Reflection, 2010
Only gifts freely given to God endure; trying to keep them leads to loss.
In simple terms: Giving freely to God preserves gifts; holding them causes loss.
Practice selfless giving.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- charitable acts
- personal prayer
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you hold onto that you should release?
- How does surrender affect your spiritual life?
May be misinterpreted as materialistic.