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“Love never asks what benefit it will derive from love. Love from its very nature is a disinterested thing. It loves for the creature's sake it loves, and for nothing else.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“Love never asks what benefit it will derive from love. Love from its very nature is a disinterested thing. It loves for the creature's sake it loves, and for nothing else.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1885

Love is selfless, giving without expecting benefit, focusing solely on the beloved's well‑being.

In simple terms: Love is selfless and unconditional.

Key Takeaway

Practice giving without expecting return.

Themes

love selflessness spirituality

Mood

compassionate serene

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • charitable acts
  • relationship counseling
  • community service
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theology ethics humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance self‑care with selfless love?
  • What limits should love have?
A Different Perspective

Self‑sacrifice can lead to burnout if not balanced.

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