Asking Quote by A. B. Simpson
“A friend ... said, "You were healed by faith." "Oh, no," I said, "I was healed by Christ." What is the difference? There is a great difference. There came a time when even faith seemed to come between me and Jesus. I thought I should have to work up the faith, so I laboured to get the faith. At last I thought I had it; that if I put my whole weight upon it, it would hold. I said, when I thought I had got the faith, "Heal me." I was trusting in myself, in my own heart, in my own faith. I was asking the Lord to do something for me because of something in me, not because of something in Him.”
About This Quote
Distinguishes between trusting in one's own effort (faith) and relying on Christ's power, warning against self‑reliant spirituality.
In simple terms: True healing comes from reliance on Christ, not personal faith alone.
Key Takeaway
Faith without dependence on Christ is insufficient.
Themes
spirituality
faith
dependence
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
theological
personal testimony
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church counseling
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
theology of grace
self‑sufficiency
Practical Applications
- Teach the distinction between faith and reliance on divine power
- Encourage humility in spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does personal faith play in a relationship with Christ?
- How can believers balance effort and reliance?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as dismissing the value of personal faith development.
