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Doing good Quote by John Ortberg

“Being rich towards God means ...growing a soul that is increasingly healthy and good. ... loving and enjoying the people around you. ...learning about your gifts and passion and doing good work to improve the world. ...becoming generous with your stuff. ...making that which is temporary become the…” quote by John Ortberg
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““Being rich towards God means ...growing a soul that is increasingly healthy and good. ... loving and enjoying the people around you. ...learning about your gifts and passion and doing good work to improve the world. ...becoming generous with your stuff. ...making that which is temporary become the servant of that which is eternal. ...savoring every roll of the dice and every trip around the board.””

John Ortberg

About This Quote

Source Book: “Soul Keeping” by John Ortberg, 2005

True wealth is spiritual growth, generosity, and purposeful living, not material accumulation.

In simple terms: Spiritual health beats material wealth.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate generosity and purpose.

Themes

spirituality generosity purpose

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • career fulfillment
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

theology personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does generosity look like in your life?
  • How can you align daily actions with eternal values?
A Different Perspective

Material focus can distract from deeper fulfillment.

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