Quotes about Zeal

A due apprehension of God's sovereignty promotes the spirit of worship, provides an incentive to practical godliness, and inspires zeal in service.

Almost the whole life of religious bodies lies in the maintenance of their first fervor.

Resolved: To live with all my might while I do live." And

The highest of missionary motives is neither obedience to the Great Commission (important as that is), nor love for sinners who are alienated and perishing (strong as that incentive is, especially when we contemplate the wrath of God . . .), but rather zeal—burning and passionate zeal—for the glory of Jesus Christ. . . . Only one imperialism is Christian . . . and that is concern for His Imperial Majesty Jesus Christ, and for the glory of his empire.2

Desire that your life count for something great! Long for your life to have eternal significance. Want this! Don't coast through life without a passion.

Oh! God, my only trust went there Through all life's scenes before Lo! At the throne again I bow, New mercies to implore. Grant active power, grant fervent zeal, And guide by thy control, And ever be my country's weal The purpose of my soul. Extend, all seeing God, thy hand In memory still decree And make, to bless thy native land An instrument of me. -September 21, 1817

Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.

Light yourself on fire with passion and people will come from miles to watch you burn.

Catch on fire and others will love to come watch you burn.

Get on fire for God and men will come and see you burn.

Get on fire for God, and people will come to watch you burn!"-John Wesley

We must recognize the fact that many Nazis, Marxists and Fascists believe passionately in their fundamental rightness, and allow nothing to hinder them from their goal in the pursuit of their mission.