Bread Quote by The Lockman Foundation
““Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then He *said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 38Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 37, verses 37‑38
The passage calls for compassion and urges more workers to address widespread need.
In simple terms: Compassion leads to seeking help for many.
Key Takeaway
Act to help those in need.
Themes
compassion
service
spiritual duty
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- community outreach
- mission work
- volunteer recruitment
Key Concepts
harvest metaphor
call to action
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we mobilize more helpers?
- What barriers prevent participation?
A Different Perspective
Assumes availability of workers, ignoring resource limits.
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