Love Quote by Dwight L. Moody
““It is not always more work that we want so much as a better motive. Many of us do a good deal of work, but we must remember that God looks at the motive. The only tree on this earth that can produce fruit which is pleasing to God is the tree of love.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Motive of the Heart, 1875
God values the intention behind actions more than the amount of work, and love is the only fruit pleasing to Him.
In simple terms: Love is the true measure of work.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with love.
Themes
motivation
faith
love
purpose
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- community service
Key Concepts
spirituality
ethics
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your work beyond duty?
- How can you cultivate love in daily tasks?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not guarantee effective outcomes without skill.
![“A tree gives glory to God by being a tree. For in being what God means it to be it is obeying [God]. It “consents,” so to speak, to [God's] creative love. It is expressing an idea which is in God and which is not distinct from the essence of God, and therefore a tree imitates God by being a tree” quote by Thomas Merton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d5f/thomas-merton-231_consent_a-tree-gives-glory-to-god-by-being-a-tre_2294763.jpg)
