[sevenbak]

They think their own perfect obedience and works will earn them Exaltation

You seem to think that Mormons are the only ones who believe it's important to keep the commandments and do good works? The bible clearly teaches this time after time. It is through Christ only that we are saved, but he expects us to do our best to keep his commandments.

I would remind you of this very plain language from the NT:

Philip. 2: 12

12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

[restornu]

I would remind you of this very plain language from the NT:

Philip. 2: 12

12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

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Another testament to Jesus Christ from the Book of Mormon

Alma 34
37 And now, my beloved brethren, I desire that ye should remember these things, and that ye should work out your salvation with fear before God, and that ye should no more deny the coming of Christ;

Morm. 9 27
O then despise not, and wonder not, but hearken unto the words of the Lord, and ask the Father in the name of Jesus for what things soever ye shall stand in need. Doubt not, but be believing, and begin as in times of old, and come unto the Lord with all your heart, and work out your own salvation with fear and trembling before him.

[colorcountry]

Colorcountry said:They think their own perfect obedience and works will earn them Exaltation

Sevenbak said:You seem to think that Mormons are the only ones who believe it's important to keep the commandments and do good works? The bible clearly teaches this time after time. It is through Christ only that we are saved, but he expects us to do our best to keep his commandments.

Actually if you read my quote I said you think it is important to do these things in order to earn exaltation. I am surprised at how slippery you are when it comes to changing the meaning of my posts.

All Christians (not Churches) know that good works are necessary for increasing God's glory. All the commandments are wrapped up in just two.....1)Love God.....2)Love your neighbor. It's simple, and it's joyful.

Now, please tell me how abstaining from drinking tea (and judging others who do), fits in to category 1) or 2).

In Love,