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we learn to walk faithfully, by the strength He supplies, getting our nourishment from the word and the Spirit, and not rely on "feelings." He transforms us into His image "from glory to glory. This is the work of the Spirit, but we cooperate by our obedience....yet our resolve and enablement for obedience *also* comes from Him. It all goes back to HIM, which is why all glory is due Him.

I can't aruge with any of that. I would just add that you said you get your strength from Him from the word and the Spirit. We too believe this, but we believe that He gave us a special way to gain strength. We call them Sacraments and Communion is the main one we rely upon.

And we also believe that our transformation into His image can be completed after we die and before we enter Heaven.

We too believe this, but we believe that He gave us a special way to gain strength. We call them Sacraments and Communion is the main one we rely upon. And we also believe that our transformation into His image can be completed after we die and before we enter Heaven. SD

Yes, I realize that you guys believe that the sacraments, especially the eucharist, gives you strength. As I said, my strength comes from Christ within. I realize that it is futile to rely on anything material. Would you be able to draw from His strength only, if you couldn't get your "fix" at communion? (That is not meant to be sarcastic. But I do not believe that that is why Christ instituted The Lord's Supper, as I'm sure you are aware....my being a "prottie" and all that....)

I'm off to work. See y'all later. God bless! Hopefulpilgrim