Cheerful Quote by Basil King
“In doing one's work primarily for God, the fear of undue restriction is put, sooner or later, out of the question. He pays me and He pays me well. He pays me and He will not fail to pay me. He pays me not merely for the rule of thumb task, which is all that men recognize, but to everything else I bring to my job in the way of industry, good intentions and cheerfulness. If the Lord loveth a cheerful giver, as St. Paul says, we may depend upon it that He loveth a cheerful worker; and where we can cleave the way to His love there we find His endless generosity.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Faith, Basil King, 1915
Working for God with joy and integrity transforms labor into a blessed service, inviting divine generosity beyond mere duty.
In simple terms: Joyful work pleases God.
Key Takeaway
Serve with cheer and integrity.
Themes
faith
work ethic
joy
generosity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church ministry
- volunteer work
- personal vocation
- daily tasks
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does joy influence productivity?
- What does “cheerful giver” mean today?
A Different Perspective
Balancing devotion with practical needs can be challenging.
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