I am a feather for each wind that blows
William ShakespeareRead
If you have indeed been so highly distinguished, should you not ‘live no longer to yourselves, but altogether unto Him who died for you and rose again?’ Should any thing short of absolute perfection satisfy you? Should you not labour to ‘stand perfect and complete in all the will of God?’
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of living a life dedicated to a higher purpose beyond oneself.
In this quote, Charles Simeon challenges individuals who have attained a certain level of distinction to reflect on their purpose and contributions. He suggests that such individuals should not only live for their own benefit but dedicate their lives to serving God and others, striving for spiritual perfection and fulfilling God's will in all aspects of their lives.
Themes
PurposeServiceDevotionSpiritualityPerfection
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about living a purposeful life, one might quote this to inspire the congregation.
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