Duty Quote by Mother Teresa
“You have to be holy in your position as you are, and I have to be holy in the position that God has put me. So it is nothing extraordinary to be holy. Holiness is not the luxury of the few. Holiness is a simple duty for you and for me. We have been created for that.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Holiness in Daily Life, Mother Teresa, 1978
Holiness is an ordinary duty, not a privilege; everyone is called to live with sacred purpose.
In simple terms: Holiness is a daily duty.
Key Takeaway
Practice everyday holiness.
Themes
spirituality
service
humility
Mood
peaceful
devout
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- volunteer work
- family life
- professional conduct
Key Concepts
moral duty
ethical living
faith practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate holiness into routine tasks?
- What simple acts reflect sacred purpose?
A Different Perspective
May be misunderstood as religious elitism.
![“I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [mind] and here [heart] and what you…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e0/william-monahan-3226_every-day_i-put-no-stock-in-religion-by-the-word-r_8215.jpg)
