Life Quote by Khushwant Singh
““He told us of an incident from the life of the Prophet Musa. Musa heard a poor shepherd praying: ‘Where art Thou that I may serve Thee? I will mend Thy boots, comb Thy hair, give Thee milk from my goats.’ Musa reprimanded the shepherd for so speaking to God. God in His turn reprimanded Musa. ‘Thou hast driven away one of my true servants.””
About This Quote
True humility lies in serving others without seeking divine acknowledgment; even prophets can err in judging devotion.
In simple terms: Humility in service is sacred.
Key Takeaway
Serve without expecting praise.
Themes
humility
service
faith
judgment
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- charitable acts
- prayer
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true service look like for you?
- How do you balance humility and self-respect?
A Different Perspective
Risk of misinterpreting divine will.
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