Another way of thinking about this supposed controversy between faith and works is this. In many situations, you can begin changing your life or by "acting as if..."
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You know, if you're depressed, get up and go for a walk. If you want to be more professional, then start dressing and acting as if you were more professional. If you want to have stronger faith, do the things that faithful people do.
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Sola fide, BUT ALSO ora et labora!
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Go and work out your salvation (Phil 2:12f). Start acting as if by being a doer of the word (Jas 1:22f) like Abraham and Rahab did (Jas 2:20f).
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Patrick Parker, is a Christian, husband, father, judo and aikido teacher, Program Director for a Cardiac Rehab, and a Ph.D. Contact: mokurendojo@gmail.com or phone 601.248.7282
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