Quotes About Selflessness

Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3–4, NLT

Are you unhappy? Do you feel lost and lacking in purpose? Focus on the needs of others and serve as Jesus did.

Since Jesus went through everything you're going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. Then you'll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want. 1 Peter 4:1–2, THE MESSAGE

How many times do we miss blessings simply because we weren't looking for them? We get busy and distracted. We get stuck in bad moods. We think too much about ourselves—what I need and want. When our minds are stuck on all that is wrong, we miss all the wonderful things God puts in our path.

Who are we thinking about? And whom are we giving thanks to God for? We all need a reminder that we truly become who God created us to be when we stop thinking about me, me, me—and focus on others with the good news of Jesus.

However, the truth is that to foster the next generation, we must become selfless leaders who are not out to make a name or position for ourselves but rather willing to pass on our knowledge and understanding for the kingdom's sake. Like David, we must be ready to deny ourselves in order to protect those God has entrusted to us.

Within the confines of the marriage covenant, God teaches us to sacrifice, putting the needs of others ahead of our own needs. This is what Paul says in Eph 5:25: "Husbands, love your wives, just as also Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her" (NKJV). Becoming a better husband means you must learn to sacrifice. You must learn to put the needs of your wife and family ahead of your own desires. This requires character.

As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving others as well as those who appreciate the rule of law and honor it.

if a friendship exists only because it benefits us personally, then perhaps it's a lesser kind of relationship. Kant would say that friends have to be ends in themselves, not means. Friendship has 'intrinsic', not mere 'instrumental' worth.

Sometimes you have to look at the greater good, no matter what the consequences to yourself might be.

there are people in this world who either give or take. The givers walk into a room and they, believe it or not, give. They make that room brighter by offering it any type of succor that it requires. They help people when they need it. They are an ear that listens. A voice that gives advice. Or they are just simply able to share the weight of burden. They offer compassion, sympathy, a rosey smile that lifts you up. They inspire.

You can accomplish anything in life, provided that you do not mind who gets the credit. —HARRY S. TRUMAN1

Querer ser o primeiro é amar a nós mesmos. Colocar o próximo em primeiro lugar e estar atento às suas necessidades é amá-lo. Pense em como perdoamos rapidamente as asneiras e absurdos que cometemos. Perdoamos as asneiras e absurdos do próximo com a mesma rapidez? Você não acha que também nos amamos muito mais rapidamente do que amamos os outros?

labors of leadership and love are character issues. Patience, kindness, humility, selflessness, respectfulness, forgiveness, honesty, commitment. These character building blocks,

Knowing that your love for someone else is real when you make the decision to let them go as their happiness is the only thing that matters to you

Laying down your life for your friend(s) is the worlds highest honor as one put aside their own life, their own family and their future for their friends with no reservations, second thoughts or regrets. Imagine what you can conquer in this world if you had this built inside of you

The first key to success is Be generous in all ways, the second key of success is to Be generous in all ways, the third key of success is to Be generous in all ways

He was a good kid and a good destroyerman for the same reason: he was always looking out for someone else. At one point LeClerq had had the presence of mind to train his forty-millimeter mount on a spread of torpedoes bubbling toward Sprague's carriers. Johnny LeClerq was the very picture of wholesome blond American innocence, considerate of the enlisted men, devoted to the Navy, and meticulous in his duties.

I just...feel like I need to save everyone. To redeem myself.

Murió para salvarte, dijo Teresa. Fue su elección. No la desperdicies.

Saving the most people means we can't help anybody if we're dead.

All of it had seemed right. Doing these things for the greater good.

A igreja de Cristo não precisa de profissionais presunçosos, preocupados apenas em administrar a própria carreira. A igreja não precisa de membros voltados para o sucesso que buscam apenas outros vencedores. A igreja não precisa daqueles que esperam uma vida boa porque trabalham com afinco. Antes, os cristãos devem colocar em prática o ideal das profissões: servir, em vez de ser servido. p.38

Sympathizing and selfish people are alike, both given to tears.