Share & Save
Meaning
This points to a simple moral hierarchy, where care for others matters more than outward religious performance. The line can be read as a critique of empty ritual, or as a reminder that devotion should show up in practical help. It lands in a church setting, when religious activity risks becoming self-focused and someone needs to hear that service is the real test.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Sunday Adelaja
Sunday Adelaja is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and author. She co-founded a tech company focused on financial inclusion for underserved communities and writes about leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven work. Her insights blend practical business strategy with a human-centered approach.
More from Sunday Adelaja (4538 quotes) →Keep reading Sunday Adelaja
- “Our world-view determines the manner in which we engage the world.”Sunday Adelaja
- “The woman, who is not the wife, has no right to receive the seed of the man, because it is the man and not th…”Sunday Adelaja
- “We should be able to refuse enchanting proposals and opportunities, if they contradict God’s principles”Sunday Adelaja
- “Understanding do not come by being religious”Sunday Adelaja
More Service quotes
- “Giving is an open gate to a great life.”Lailah Gifty Akita
- “I like the desert for short periods of time, from inside a car, with the windows rolled up, and the doors loc…”Anne Lamott
- “I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the…”Oprah Winfrey