--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Just because God is God, just because…" description: "\"“Just because God is God, just because Christ is Christ, they cannot do other than care for us and bless us and help us if we will but come unto them, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/744/jeffrey-r-holland-1190_bless_just-because-god-is-god-just-because-chr_394962.png" --- # Just because God is God, just because Christ is Christ… ![“Just because God is God, just because Christ is Christ, they cannot do other than care for us and bless us and help us if we will but come unto them, approaching their throne of grace in meekness and lowliness of heart. They can’t help but bless us. They have to. It is their nature.” quote by Jeffrey R. Holland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/744/jeffrey-r-holland-1190_bless_just-because-god-is-god-just-because-chr_394962.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/744/jeffrey-r-holland-1190_bless_just-because-god-is-god-just-because-chr_394962.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/744/jeffrey-r-holland-1190_bless_just-because-god-is-god-just-because-chr_394962.png) > ““Just because God is God, just because Christ is Christ, they cannot do other than care for us and bless us and help us if we will but come unto them, approaching their throne of grace in meekness and lowliness of heart. They can’t help but bless us. They have to. It is their nature.”” [Jeffrey R. Holland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeffrey-r-holland/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine nature compels God and Christ to bless and help those who approach with humility. **In simple terms:** God helps those who are humble. Key Takeaway Approach with meekness. Themes faith humility divine nature Mood reverent encouraging Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal prayer - church service - missionary work Key Concepts theology spiritual discipline Questions to Reflect On - How does humility change your prayers? - What blessings have you felt after sincere seeking? 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