[Faith-talk] Wondering about a saying

[Sheila Leigland]

you have that exactly right. I think that if God only helped those that 
help themselves, there would be no hope at least not lasting hope that 
only comes through Christ and his finished work.

On 4/17/2015 10:32 AM, John J. Boyer via Faith-talk wrote:
> I wonder how the saying "God helps those who help themselves."
> originated. Really, God helps everyone, especially those who can't help
> themselves. That is why Jesus died on the cross and rose again.
>
> Prayers and blessings,
> John
>