Credit Quote by Francine Rivers
“I've done everything for the wrong reasons. All the good works people credit to me are nothing because I did them expecting God to repay me. I thought if I worked hard enough, God would have to give me what I wanted. The truth is I've never served the Lord at all. I was always serving myself.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Redeeming Love, Francine Rivers, 1991
Good deeds done for selfish motives are hollow; true service requires selfless devotion, not expectation of reward.
In simple terms: Doing good for selfish reasons is empty.
Key Takeaway
Serve without expecting anything in return.
Themes
selfishness
spiritual authenticity
motivation
Mood
introspective
spiritual
motivational
Type
inspirational
ethical
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- charitable work
- personal spiritual practice
- community service
Key Concepts
altruism
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your good deeds?
- How can you shift from self‑service to selfless service?
A Different Perspective
Hard to change ingrained self‑interest.
