--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If I had a thousand pounds, China should…" description: "\"If I had a thousand pounds, China should have it. If I had a thousand lives, China should have them. No! Not China, but Christ. Can we do too much for ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e68/hudson-taylor-5026_china_if-i-had-a-thousand-pounds-china-should_775899.png" --- # If I had a thousand pounds, China should have it. If I had… ![“If I had a thousand pounds, China should have it. If I had a thousand lives, China should have them. No! Not China, but Christ. Can we do too much for Him?” quote by Hudson Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e68/hudson-taylor-5026_china_if-i-had-a-thousand-pounds-china-should_775899.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e68/hudson-taylor-5026_china_if-i-had-a-thousand-pounds-china-should_775899.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e68/hudson-taylor-5026_china_if-i-had-a-thousand-pounds-china-should_775899.png) > “If I had a thousand pounds, China should have it. If I had a thousand lives, China should have them. No! Not China, but Christ. Can we do too much for Him?” [Hudson Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hudson-taylor/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Christ’s call supersedes national loyalty; devotion to Him may exceed worldly obligations. **In simple terms:** Christ is more important than any country. Key Takeaway Prioritize spiritual commitments over nationalism. Themes faith missionary work nationalism Mood reflective determined Type religious motivational When to use this quote - church leadership - cross‑cultural work - personal decision‑making Key Concepts theology ethical duty Questions to Reflect On - What does serving Christ look like today? - How do you reconcile patriotism with faith? 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