Faith Venture

I face false dichotomies in most areas of my thinking and writing.

My life’s work sometimes seems focused on dashing these dichotomies.

Usually when I am faced with either/or, I suggest what if either both or neither.

The three ideas dance with an intricate rhythm. Faith, Grace, Works. 

What if—faith leads to the inward infusion of the Holy Spirit which manifests itself through our service, kindness, and generosity (works)?

I think that’s why James wrote, “Faith without works is dead.”

I think that is why Paul wrote the last chapters of his letter to the Romans. The letter didn’t end with grace. It ended with examples of acts that we would (should?) do because of our new relationship to God.

The same to us. Life didn’t end on some day that we were “saved.” We must continue living. And that living should be service, graciousness, generous.

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