[metmom]

>> After all, it is the patient's own natural powers, his own natural capacity for health, which allows the doctor's work to be successful.<<

And there is where the Catholic sinks into carnal. They just can’t get away from that old “I helped so I deserve it” attitude.

It's pretty new age thinking in its own right.

Who needs God when we can find within ourselves what we need?

[rzman21]

Who needs God when we can find within ourselves what we need?
>>Mischaracterization as usual.

For we are laborers together(synergos) with God: you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9

Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; 2 Peter 1:10

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 1 Corinthians 9:24

[wmfights]

And there is where the Catholic sinks into carnal. They just can’t get away from that old “I helped so I deserve it” attitude.

Another way to look at this heresy of a works based salvation is how it affects the sovereignty of God. In this heresy God is made a debtor. If you do enough good works God owes you salvation. Likewise, the sacramental system of infused righteousness follows from this emasculated view of God's sovereignty and empowered works based righteousness.