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1 | God helps those who help themselves? | 1 Cor 12:28 | helenmarie254 | 164433 | ||
A saying that I have heard all my life from many different people is "God helps those who help themselves" - Is that from the Bible and if so where can I find it in the Bible? Thank you, Helen in Wisconsin |
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2 | God helps those who help themselves? | 1 Cor 12:28 | Tim3:16 | 164434 | ||
Hi Helen, No, that time-worn cliche is not founded in the Bible, in fact, the words 'God Helps' never appear together, at least not in the King James. They do appear in the verse above, though not in an exact match. I put the verse below in a passage to help you understand how God actually does help us, and it is by giving us gifts, which could also be called talents. "...But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way." vss. 24f - 31) Now, I believe we are basically useless without God's help, so what happens to those who God doesn't help? or, what does God do with those who do not help themselves? Remember, it says also, in Matt 5:45 that He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and He sends down rain on the just as well as the unjust. (my paraphrase) I think that is why there are so many Protestant denominations, because people interpret things that they see in the Bible for themselves, or pick and choose verses out of context, and then they disagree and cause a split so that someone will go and start their own church that is wrapped around that belief. Stay warm on this cold week in Wisconsin! Tim, from Milwaukee. |
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3 | God helps those who help themselves? | 1 Cor 12:28 | jlhetrick | 164487 | ||
Hello Helen, Personally I believe that this saying is contrary to the teaching of scripture. The bible teaches that every one of us is actually and completely incapable of helping ourselves. Mat 9:35 Then Jesus began traveling through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every illness. Mat 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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