Love Quote by Richard Baxter
“Surely love is both work and wages.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Christian Ethics, 1650
Love involves both effort and reward; it requires work and yields compensation.
In simple terms: Love is work and reward.
Key Takeaway
Invest effort in relationships.
Themes
love
work
reward
relationships
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- community service
- volunteering
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How to love without expecting payoff?
- What motivates you to work in love?
A Different Perspective
Expecting rewards may undermine selfless love.
