"A place in God’s court can only be attained if we do service to others in this world." (Sri Guru Granth Sahib, 26)
"One who performs selfless service, without thought of reward, shall attain his Lord and Master." (Sri Guru Granth Sahib, 286)
"If someone of high social standing becomes a selfless servant, then his praises cannot even be expressed. And if someone from a lowly social class becomes a selfless servant, O Nanak, he shall wear shoes of honor." (Sri Guru Granth Sahib, 1256)
"With great effort and exertion, the miser works to gather in the riches of Maya. He does not give anything in charity or generosity, and he does not serve the Saints; his wealth does not do him any good at all." (Sri Guru Granth Sahib, 712)
"Without selfless service are no objectives fulfilled; In service lies the purest action." (Adi Granth, Maru, M.1)
"One who serves and seeks no recompense finds union with the Lord. Such a servant alone takes the Master's guidance, says Nanak, as on him is divine grace." (Adi Granth, Sukhmani 18, M.5)
"Heaven is not attained without good deeds." (Adi Granth, Ramkali-ki-Var, M.1)