I am not sure exactly what heaven will be like, but I do know that when we die and it comes time for God to judge us, He will not ask, 'How many good things have you done in your life?,' rather He will ask, 'How much love did you put into what you did?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mother Teresa suggests that judgment will focus on the love put into actions rather than the number of good deeds.
- In plain terms
- God will ask how much love was in what you did not what you did.
- What can you take from it?
- Motivation and love matter more than the count of good deeds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the motive behind a good deed more important?
- How do we measure love in our work?
Another view
This view assumes a specific religious framework that not all share.
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