[f.Christian]

"The religion that Jesus brought to the world is all grace. In other words it is a religion that is about God; about the competence of God; the working of God; the creative achievement of God. This religion will not bear the admixture of the slightest addition of creative human effort into the equation. Before the religious activity of men and women can be added, the project must needs have been completed by God. Indeed, this is the very point the apostle wishes to make. Spiritual finality, and closure for humans beings, is achieved absolutely, for them, by God, through Christ. God does this in his kindness, or grace. All that is left for human agents to do, is adore. "Theology is ... grace --- ethics is gratitude."

[CobaltBlue]

Wouldn't it be pretty to think so.

But in fact you are called to get down and dirty, physically saving your fellow man from want. That's what Jesus demands. If someone asks for your cloak, give him your coat. If he asks you to walk one mile, walk with him two. If he strikes you, turn the other cheek.

Blessed is he who thirsts for justice. Whatever you do for the least of these you do for me.

Why do you rest? Were you not made for labor?