The true Christian is like sandalwood, which imparts its fragrance to the axe which cuts it, without doing any harm in return.
Sadhu Sundar SinghRead
Should I worship Him from fear of hell, may I be cast into it. Should I serve Him from desire of gaining heaven, may He keep me out. But should I worship Him from love alone, He reveals Himself to me, that my whole heart may be filled with His love and presence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True devotion comes from love rather than fear or desire for reward.
In this quote, Sadhu Sundar Singh emphasizes that genuine worship and devotion should stem from love rather than fear of punishment or the desire for reward. He suggests that only through loving worship can one truly experience the presence of the divine and have their heart filled with pure love and connection.
Themes
WorshipLoveFearHeavenDevotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of love and worship in faith.
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