--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We should so work as if we were to be…" description: "\"We should so work as if we were to be saved by our works; and so rely on Jesus Christ, as if we did no works.\" — Francis Asbury" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/843/francis-asbury-42568_christ_we-should-so-work-as-if-we-were-to-be-sa_3033859.png" --- # We should so work as if we were to be saved by our works… ![“We should so work as if we were to be saved by our works; and so rely on Jesus Christ, as if we did no works.” quote by Francis Asbury](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/843/francis-asbury-42568_christ_we-should-so-work-as-if-we-were-to-be-sa_3033859.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/843/francis-asbury-42568_christ_we-should-so-work-as-if-we-were-to-be-sa_3033859.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/843/francis-asbury-42568_christ_we-should-so-work-as-if-we-were-to-be-sa_3033859.png) > “We should so work as if we were to be saved by our works; and so rely on Jesus Christ, as if we did no works.” [Francis Asbury](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/francis-asbury/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Work diligently as if saved by deeds, yet rely fully on Christ, balancing effort and faith. **In simple terms:** Do good works but trust in Christ. Key Takeaway Balance action with spiritual reliance. Themes faith work humility Mood devotional reflective Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - missionary work - personal discipline - community service Key Concepts grace service dependence Questions to Reflect On - How do you measure reliance on faith? - When does effort become vanity? 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