2007-03-01 10:18:01 · 10 answers · asked by Arthurpod 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ahh, so you found C.S. Lewis' quotation and made it your own.
http://www.quotedb.com/quotes/2518
Yes indeed, faith without works is dead. Just the like the fig tree Christ cursed for not bearing fruit, by our fruits we shall be known to Him.
2007-03-01 10:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the background of the person that makes reply as to their answer.
Fact is that both are within scripture and spoken of in a positive. Some don't like to see such - but it is all within scripture.
Something that I have found useful in personal study of scripture is not just reading all the favorite verses that a particular group likes to quote - but read several above and below the verse to get a better understanding. The whole chapter at the least would be better - but the few verses above and below would be an eye opener for many.
2007-03-01 19:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by Toe the line 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must commend you Aurthur, this is a very good analogy, and the asnwer of course, is that we need both blades. Just we need Both faith which brings for th worsk, in order to be a sucessful member of the Kibngdom of God. great Job!
God Bless
2007-03-01 18:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by Rated J for Jesus 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think he means good works...you know the kind of stuff you do because you have faith, or the kind of things that feed your faith and help it to grow.
2007-03-01 18:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I have faith that I will be rewarded with Heaven and 72 virgins, I guess I'm cutting with the bomb or the plane. Faith is just the motivator.
2007-03-01 18:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by Non-Believers.net 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It is by grace we are saved through faith, not of works lest any man should boast. - The Bible says!
2007-03-01 18:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is the substance of things unseen,Works can be anything.
Maybe you should study more in this area.Two edged sword?
Maybe catch 22.Whatever.we are accountable for our actions.
2007-03-01 18:24:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Faith will get you saved, works will not.
2007-03-01 18:25:17 · answer #8 · answered by Angelz 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wisdom and altruism are like the two wings of a bird... frankly I prefer these two, which are more logical and accomplish far more, but thanks anyhow.
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2007-03-01 18:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
bad analogy... illogical too
2007-03-01 18:22:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋