Something to Live For

Posted on July 27, 2026 by mitchteemley
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Thought for the Week

Monday is the start of the work week for most of us. And while we know we should “work to live and not live to work,” is that enough? It’s important to check our compass from time to time to make sure we’re heading toward something worth living for.

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“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ~Winston Churchill

“Money often costs too much.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

“I love money. I love everything about it. I bought some pretty good stuff: a $300 pair of socks…a fur sink…an electric dog polisher…gasoline powered turtleneck sweater…and I bought some dumb stuff, too.” ~Steve Martin

“If everyone was cognizant of their purpose on earth, we would only need weapons for hunting and nothing else.” ~Gift Gugu Mona

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” ~Matthew 6:24

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Don’t (just) teach, live your life as a living teaching for all humanity.” ~Abhijit Naskar

“Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.” ~Louisa May Alcott

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14 Responses to Something to Live For

  1. Nancy Homlitas says:
    July 27, 2026 at 12:22 pm

    Outstanding quotes-all of them. I love Steve Martin’s off-the-wall statement. 🙂

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  2. David Gittlin says:
    July 27, 2026 at 1:43 pm

    If you don’t have goals you love, then you’re in trouble. Trust me. I know what the former feels like.

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  3. pastorpete51 says:
    July 27, 2026 at 2:02 pm

    Oh yes, money costs far too much! In the end every currency except our faith in Christ will be devalued 100%

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  4. Victoria says:
    July 27, 2026 at 5:01 pm

    Oof! The Emerson quote — new to me! “Money often costs too much”…I know just the person who needs that reassurance today. Thank you, Mitch! 💝

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  5. Renate Wiseforward says:
    July 27, 2026 at 6:04 pm

    Emerson 2 and Alcott for me….so true and simple, it is often missed!

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  6. Andrew McDowell says:
    July 27, 2026 at 6:12 pm

    Excellent message.

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