May we do good everywhere as we have opportunity, and results will not be wanting!
Interpretation
The quote encourages us to act positively and seize opportunities to do good, suggesting that such actions will yield positive results.
Charles Spurgeon's quote highlights the importance of being proactive in doing good whenever we have the chance. It suggests that by embracing opportunities to contribute positively to the world, we can expect favorable outcomes from our efforts. This underscores the idea that our actions, no matter how small, can lead to significant impacts if we are willing to take initiative.
In practice
In a speech about community service, one could use this quote to inspire volunteers to take action.
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After faith comes repentance, or, rather, repentance is faith's twin brother and is born at the same time.
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Money is like manure, its only good if you spread it around.
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Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind - compassion opens it.
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People have writer's block not because they can't write, but because they despair of writing eloquently.
When you're all alone out there, on the end of the typewriter, with each new story a new appraisal by the world of whether you can still get it up or not, arrogance and self-esteem and deep breathing are all you have. It often looks like egomania. I assure you it's the bold coverup of the absolutely terrified.
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