--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is not what we do for God that He…" description: "\"“It is not what we do for God that He counts worthy, but the work we let Him do in us.”\" — Oswals Chambers" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d80/oswals-chambers-267633_christianity_it-is-not-what-we-do-for-god-that-he-cou_2151279.jpg" --- # It is not what we do for God that He counts worthy, but… ![“It is not what we do for God that He counts worthy, but the work we let Him do in us.” quote by Oswals Chambers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d80/oswals-chambers-267633_christianity_it-is-not-what-we-do-for-god-that-he-cou_2151279.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d80/oswals-chambers-267633_christianity_it-is-not-what-we-do-for-god-that-he-cou_2151279.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d80/oswals-chambers-267633_christianity_it-is-not-what-we-do-for-god-that-he-cou_2151279.jpg) > ““It is not what we do for God that He counts worthy, but the work we let Him do in us.”” Oswals Chambers ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True worth lies not in deeds for God, but in allowing God to work through you. **In simple terms:** God works through you, not your deeds. Key Takeaway Seek divine partnership. Themes faith humility divine purpose Mood spiritual inspirational Type Christianity:1 Counts:0 God:1 Religious faith:1 Work:1 Worthy:0 God Counts:0 Worthy Work:0 Counts Worthy:0 When to use this quote - religious life - personal development - community service Key Concepts spiritual practice inner transformation Questions to Reflect On - How do you discern God’s work in you? - What balance between action and surrender? 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