--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You have nothing with which to bargain…" description: "\"“You have nothing with which to bargain. You can offer Jesus only one thing—belief. He simply asks, “Do you believe in Me?”\" — Cary Schmidt" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a58/cary-schmidt-51360_belief_you-have-nothing-with-which-to-bargain-y_2610060.jpg" --- # You have nothing with which to bargain. You can offer… ![“You have nothing with which to bargain. You can offer Jesus only one thing—belief. He simply asks, “Do you believe in Me?” quote by Cary Schmidt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a58/cary-schmidt-51360_belief_you-have-nothing-with-which-to-bargain-y_2610060.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a58/cary-schmidt-51360_belief_you-have-nothing-with-which-to-bargain-y_2610060.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a58/cary-schmidt-51360_belief_you-have-nothing-with-which-to-bargain-y_2610060.jpg) > ““You have nothing with which to bargain. You can offer Jesus only one thing—belief. He simply asks, “Do you believe in Me?”” [Cary Schmidt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cary-schmidt/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Faith is the sole offering to Christ; belief is the only currency for salvation. **In simple terms:** Belief is all you can give Jesus. Key Takeaway Offer belief, not deeds. Themes faith salvation spirituality Mood contemplative hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal prayer - church service - spiritual counseling Key Concepts theology belief soteriology Questions to Reflect On - How does belief shape your daily choices? - Can belief exist without action? 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