--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If it is in the Bible, it is so. It's not…" description: "\"If it is in the Bible, it is so. It's not even to be prayed about. It's to be received and acted upon. Inactivity is a robber which steals blessings. I..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3fa/smith-wigglesworth-3559_action_if-it-is-in-the-bible-it-is-so-it-s-not_2581457.png" --- # If it is in the Bible, it is so. It's not even to be… ![“If it is in the Bible, it is so. It's not even to be prayed about. It's to be received and acted upon. Inactivity is a robber which steals blessings. Increase comes by action, by using what we have and know. Your life must be one of going on from faith to faith.” quote by Smith Wigglesworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3fa/smith-wigglesworth-3559_action_if-it-is-in-the-bible-it-is-so-it-s-not_2581457.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3fa/smith-wigglesworth-3559_action_if-it-is-in-the-bible-it-is-so-it-s-not_2581457.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3fa/smith-wigglesworth-3559_action_if-it-is-in-the-bible-it-is-so-it-s-not_2581457.png) > “If it is in the Bible, it is so. It's not even to be prayed about. It's to be received and acted upon. Inactivity is a robber which steals blessings. Increase comes by action, by using what we have and know. Your life must be one of going on from faith to faith.” [Smith Wigglesworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/smith-wigglesworth/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Biblical truth must be lived out; inactivity steals blessings, while action driven by faith brings growth and continual renewal. **In simple terms:** Faith requires action, not just prayer. Key Takeaway Act on faith to receive blessings. Themes faith action spirituality blessings growth Mood inspirational devotional Type theological practical When to use this quote - daily worship - community service - personal development - mission work Key Concepts theology practical faith spiritual discipline Questions to Reflect On - What actions reflect your faith? - How does inactivity affect spiritual life? 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