Believe Quote by John Wesley
“I asked long ago,'What must I do to be saved?' The Scripture answered, 'Keep the commandments, believe, hope, love.' I was early warned against laying, as the Papists do, too much stress on outward works, or on a faith without works, which as it does not include, so it will never lead to true hope or charity.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Doctrine of Salvation, 1745
True salvation requires both belief and active obedience, not merely internal faith or external rituals.
In simple terms: Faith plus deeds bring salvation.
Key Takeaway
Balance belief with action.
Themes
faith
works
salvation
hope
charity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
instructional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
practical Christianity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you integrate belief and action daily?
- What signs show genuine hope in your life?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on works can lead to legalism, neglecting inner transformation.
