Aim Quote by Oswald Chambers
“The aim of the missionary is to do God's will, not to be useful, not to win the heathan; he is useful and does win the heathen, but that is not his aim. His aim is to do the will of his Lord.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Utmost for, Oswald Chambers, 1924
Missionary purpose is divine will, not personal usefulness or conversion success.
In simple terms: Missionaries should follow God's will, not aim to be useful or win converts.
Key Takeaway
Focus on serving divine purpose over personal achievement.
Themes
faith
service
purpose
humility
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- humanitarian aid
- personal prayer
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
missionary work
spiritual obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does serving divine will look like in your life?
- How can you measure success beyond conversion numbers?
A Different Perspective
Emphasizing usefulness can distract from spiritual goals.
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