When you’re in love with someone, you eagerly want to do for them, be with them, read their love letters, etc. For a Christian, it is the same. If we love the Lord, really love him and aren’t just being religious, we will love to do what He asks of us, trust Him when things don’t go the way we wish they would; we love to be in his presence and read his words.
When you’re in love with someone, you eagerly want to do for them, be with them, read their love letters, etc. For a Christian, it is the same. If we love the Lord, really love him and aren’t just being religious, we will love to do what He asks of us, trust Him when things don’t go the way we wish they would; we love to be in his presence and read his words
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Thanks for this comment, freepertoo. I think you illustrate well the point I was seeking to make. To do works illustrates a condition of heart. In my opinion, if we are not doing, nor desiring to do the works, we don’t truly even have Faith; it is dead. It is ONLY the Faith that will save us - not the works.
But why works?
Sometimes when we are learning a new skill, we need to have the ability to see how well we are assimilating the material. When we are disciples, we are learning how to follow the path of Christ. I can look and see if my Faith is alive by seeing the outer measure of my works as well as my attitude toward doing them.
In my life the works are necessary so that I may use them as a mirror, as well as seeking to being a “Faith”-ful servant. I think all here are striving to hear those words from our Lord, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
Again, our salvation does not directly depend on the works, but they ARE necessary! - in my opinion. I truly respect it if anyone does not agree with this position. But since this is a discussion about this topic, I simply offer my thoughts.
Blessings to all who love our Lord Christ!