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“It has been well said that if a great king should bring us a great heap of gold, and bid us take as much as we could count in a day, we should make a long day of it; but to win souls is far nobler work. How is it that we so soon withdraw from it?” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“It has been well said that if a great king should bring us a great heap of gold, and bid us take as much as we could count in a day, we should make a long day of it; but to win souls is far nobler work. How is it that we so soon withdraw from it?”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Great Commission, 19th century Christian preaching

Winning souls is a higher, more noble pursuit than accumulating wealth, yet people often abandon it quickly.

In simple terms: Spiritual work is nobler than material gain.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize lasting impact over short-term gain.

Themes

faith purpose mission

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • church outreach
  • personal evangelism
  • community service
  • charitable work

Key Concepts

spirituality eternal value moral duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from committing to lasting spiritual work?
  • How can you balance material needs with higher purpose?
A Different Perspective

Material pursuits can distract from deeper purpose.

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