God helps those who help themselves

1. God will not come to the aid of those who refuse to try; we must exert ourselves if we want to succeed.

Example Sentences

People “think God is going to create a miracle for everybody, and he’s not. God helps those who help themselves. The vaccine was provided for us to help ourselves,” Janice said.

From Washington Post

“God helps those who help themselves. This is Stephen 2.0.”

From Los Angeles Times

‘God helps those who help themselves’

From Washington Times

"Our people often say: 'God helps those who help themselves.' And that is how we're acting. But on this radiant holiday of Christ's resurrection, I would still like to say: 'All will be well, with God's help.'"

From Fox News

Old friends didn’t understand or chided him that “God helps those who help themselves,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times