is there a bible verse to disprove this cliche quote we hear all too often?
can anyone paraphrase it without quoting a scripture?
2007-01-25 13:17:54 · 16 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
what about
take up your bed and walk...isn't the person doing something like respond to hope and helping themself? of course it's not word for word but if you paraphrase we help self and others...or god can be more than a deity, can be humans doing kind acts as a god would if it existed
2007-01-25 13:39:21 · update #1
no. it doesn't come out and say that directly in the bible, but its pretty clearly implied that those who do good receive goodness in return, and those who do bad receive badness.
2007-01-25 13:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is usually meant by "God helps those who help themselves" is that we believe that God expects us to be self-reliant, and do your best, not sit around and wait for charity.
There isn't actually a bible verse that states this, but rather a loose interpretation of (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12) when the Apostle Paul wrote to a group of people with a lay-back-and-let-God-do-it-all attitude.
2007-01-25 13:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. God helps the helpless. Isaiah 25:4 and Romans 5:6
2007-01-25 13:27:13 · answer #3 · answered by HAND 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The common phrase "God helps those who help themselves" was created by Ben Franklin and not by God. It is not in the Bible like commonly believed. Many people are praised for their independance. They are admired for doing "it all" themselves. Many people also fall on the strengths and not their weaknesses. One of the most common errors we make is that we trust ourselves. However we are "man". We are sinful and have many sinful ways. We should trust in God fully for everything. This is very hard to do but it brings us closer to God. Independance separates us from God. It isnt a new concept either. Independance was one of the factor for the fall of Satan and for the eating of the fruit for Adam and Eve. So what do you think? Independance good or bad?
2007-01-25 13:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most matters, God doesn't help those who are unwilling to do what they can to solve a problem. Only in cases where we're totally without the ability to do anything ourselves will this be done by God.
Christ redemption of our sin is a good example of the last type. If you need money, ask for a job, not for money. He'll expect you to work for your money. If you're unwilling to work, then God is unwilling to give you help with such a type-one problem.
2007-01-25 16:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by Fuzzy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI I read the Bible all the time and I have never seen it in the Bible. I know from experience that if we want and desire help from God He will help us. We also have to ask God for help.And want His help. So I would say it is unbiblical.
2007-01-25 13:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by caramel brownie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; it's unbiblical. We are lost in sin, and helpless to help ourselves.
Why paraphrase, when you can quote the real thing?
14For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
15For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
16If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
17Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
18For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
19For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
20Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
21I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
2007-01-25 13:33:05 · answer #7 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is but the meaning is true. 'Don't just sit and wait for God to help, take the first step and God will give you the grace to continue.' Something like that....
2007-01-25 13:30:59 · answer #8 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unbiblical. God wants us to rely on Him.
Psalm 54:4
Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me
2007-01-25 13:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by sdr35hw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read the bible many times over and it is not in there. It reminds me of "Cleanliness is next to godliness". Cute phrases but not scriptural.
2007-01-25 13:24:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it isn't BIBLICAL, but no less true for that.
Many verses in Proverbs tell how the sloth comes to ruin, but the diligent prosper.
2007-01-25 13:27:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋