Believe Quote by Thomas S. Monson
“The Savior taught His disciples, 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it' (Luke 9:24)."I believe the Savior is telling us that unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. Those who live only for themselves eventually shrivel up and figuratively lose their lives, while those who lose themselves in service to others grow and flourish—and in effect save their lives.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Gospel of Luke, Chapter 9, Verse 24, New Testament
Self‑sacrifice for others leads to true fulfillment, while selfishness empties life.
In simple terms: Giving yourself to others brings purpose.
Key Takeaway
Serve others to find meaning.
Themes
self‑sacrifice
service
purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- caregiving
- leadership
- community building
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
spiritual fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance serving others with caring for yourself?
- What does “saving your life” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice can be misused to neglect self‑care.
