--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And to query and search out all such, as…" description: "\"“And to query and search out all such, as live not as becomes the truth of the gospel, and yet do profess it, so that they all may walk in it, as well ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/853/george-fox-43811_christianity_and-to-query-and-search-out-all-such-as_2065747.jpg" --- # And to query and search out all such, as live not as… ![“And to query and search out all such, as live not as becomes the truth of the gospel, and yet do profess it, so that they all may walk in it, as well as talk of it; for none hath the heavenly comfort of it, but who do walk in it. For all the talkers of Christ and His gospel, that do not walk in…” quote by George Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/853/george-fox-43811_christianity_and-to-query-and-search-out-all-such-as_2065747.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/853/george-fox-43811_christianity_and-to-query-and-search-out-all-such-as_2065747.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/853/george-fox-43811_christianity_and-to-query-and-search-out-all-such-as_2065747.jpg) > ““And to query and search out all such, as live not as becomes the truth of the gospel, and yet do profess it, so that they all may walk in it, as well as talk of it; for none hath the heavenly comfort of it, but who do walk in it. For all the talkers of Christ and His gospel, that do not walk in him, dishonor Him.”” [George Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/george-fox/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True faith requires living the gospel, not merely speaking of it; hypocrisy undermines spiritual integrity. **In simple terms:** Live what you preach. Key Takeaway Align actions with beliefs. Themes faith integrity hypocrisy Mood serious inspirational Type theological ethical When to use this quote - religious practice - public speaking - leadership - community building Key Concepts spiritual authenticity moral consistency Questions to Reflect On - What actions demonstrate your beliefs? - How can you avoid empty preaching? 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