[annalex]

True faith can INCREASE through works, but it cannot be FORMED through works

I don's see the difference. However, the statement that faith can increase through works puts you in the perimeter allowed by Trent, just barely.

[Forest Keeper]

FK: "True faith can INCREASE through works, but it cannot be FORMED through works."

I don't see the difference. However, the statement that faith can increase through works puts you in the perimeter allowed by Trent, just barely.

I was just thinking from the perspective that faith comes ONLY from God, it cannot be earned, started, formed, etc. through works.

During the lifelong process of sanctification our faith increases. Developing a servant heart is certainly part of sanctification. In my own case the actual doing of good works has helped me to develop a servant heart, so I see it as helping me to grow in faith.