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“God's slavation is not a purchase to be made, nor wages to be earned, nor a summit to be climbed, nor a task to be accomplished; but it is simply and only a gift to be accepted, and can only be accepted by faith.” quote by Hannah Whitall Smith
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“God's slavation is not a purchase to be made, nor wages to be earned, nor a summit to be climbed, nor a task to be accomplished; but it is simply and only a gift to be accepted, and can only be accepted by faith.”

Hannah Whitall Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Salvation is a free gift received through faith, not something earned or achieved by effort.

In simple terms: Faith receives a free gift of salvation.

Key Takeaway

Embrace faith, not works.

Themes

faith spirituality gift grace theology

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

theological spiritual

When to use this quote

  • Personal prayer
  • church teaching
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

Grace gift of salvation faith doctrine

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to accept a gift?
  • How does faith differ from effort?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on works can miss the core of grace.

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