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“Positive thoughts aren’t worth a plug nickel. You can think positive thoughts every minute of every day, and they won’t keep you out of hell. You can do good deeds until you’re so spent that you can’t put one foot in front of the other, and it won’t earn you a ticket to heaven. You can take all…” quote by Joyce Swann
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““Positive thoughts aren’t worth a plug nickel. You can think positive thoughts every minute of every day, and they won’t keep you out of hell. You can do good deeds until you’re so spent that you can’t put one foot in front of the other, and it won’t earn you a ticket to heaven. You can take all your wealth and give it to the poor, and it won’t buy you any credibility with Jesus.’ “‘There’s one God—Jehovah, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. There’s one way—Jesus Christ, His only begotten son, and there’s one comforter, the Holy Spirit that God sent to earth to dwell in us. If you’re counting on anything else to save you, you’re on the wrong path. “‘The problem is that people get to thinking that they’re special. They’re the god of their own universe, and they don’t need anything else. But that’s not true. The only special one that’s ever been born on this earth is Jesus Christ. He gave up everything to humble Himself and live among us—the lowliest of the lowly. He stepped off His throne for a little while so that we could be reconciled to Him, and if you’re counting on anything else saving you, you’re going to be in for a horrible shock when you leave this world and stand before Him.””

Joyce Swann

About This Quote

Source Speech: Personal testimony, 2020

Positive thinking and good deeds alone cannot guarantee salvation; true redemption is presented through faith in Christ.

In simple terms: Faith, not deeds, secures salvation.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual truth.

Themes

faith salvation humility self‑delusion

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily decision‑making
  • ethical dilemmas
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology existential purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does genuine faith mean to you?
  • How do you balance good deeds with spiritual belief?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on external validation may neglect personal growth.

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