Values Quotes – Andy Stanley on Selflessness

Todays quote is from Andy Stanley, an author, well-respected leader, and senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

A great quote from Andy is:

“Do for one what you would do for everyone.”

Simple, yet powerful. To me, Andy is taking about the value of selflessness.

As a differentiating value, Selflessness means having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; or altruism. In other words, it’s when you are totally focused on the needs of others.

But what happens when we keep seeing more and more people in need? When the needs actually expand and grow? When we become overwhelmed with ALL the different issues and concerns of EVERYONE in the world?!?!

Then remember Andy’s statement.

Don’t pull back and stop being selfless. Instead, FOCUS your efforts, and help ONE person. Embrace the full value of selflessness, and don’t help just a little. Give it your all. Do for one person what you would do for everyone.

That’s how you can make a meaningful difference – and change the world!

 

Today’s value was selected from the “Appreciation-Kindness” category, based on the e-book Developing Your Differentiating Values.