Do what you may, strive as earnestly as you can, live as…
“Do what you may, strive as earnestly as you can, live as excellently as you please, make what sacrifices you choose, be as eminent as you can for everything that is lovely and of good repute, yet none of these things can be pleaseing to God unless they be mixed with faith.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1865
Good works must be paired with faith to be pleasing to God.
In simple terms: Faith validates deeds.
Key Takeaway
Combine action with belief.
Themes
faith
morality
purpose
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- charitable work
- daily devotion
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape your actions?
- Can you act ethically without religious belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may be seen as insufficient without deeds.