If a murder does a lot of good deeds, how many does he have to do before the judge ignores the fact that he murdered someone?
2007-11-16 06:29:51 · 17 answers · asked by Jeff- <3 God <3 people 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Edit 1- Catholic Crusader
We are saved by grace, through faith in Jesus. We are saved TO DO good works.
Check out- Ephesians 2:8-10
2007-11-16 07:08:43 · update #1
Edit2- Beiruth
Philippians 2:12, 'Work out your salvation with fear and trembling."
1. Your- eauton- it is your salvation, you have it.
2. out- katepgazesthe- work out, not work FOR. The idea here is to do good. A good cross reference is James 2:18-26.
2007-11-16 07:13:53 · update #2
Edit 3- Sheservesgod
Yes, but the punishment for sin, according to the Bible, is eternal death. For God cannot ignore lawlessness (he is just).
2007-11-16 07:23:25 · update #3
Jesus will save anyone. all they have to do is trust in him
in Gods eyes Mary (the ex-virgin) is just as bad as Hitler
2007-11-16 06:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by jesussaves 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
There is no amount. The judge is just and knows that the murderer still has to pay for his crime.
People aren't saved by their good works, friend. The only thing that will save you or any of us is repenting of all your sins and giving your heart to the Lord Jesus in faith. That is all!
2007-11-16 06:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Eyed Christian 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I dont know
But it would be better for humanity if he actually did those good works instead of just proclaiming his faith in Christ and then being totally forgiven.
How many times does he have to go to confession to be forgiven? Just once isnt it?
Actually it would be better if he was just given the death penalty and taken off this earth altogether.
2007-11-16 06:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many prayers does someone have to offer to make up for ignoring the needs of the poor and the homeless?
Better break out the kneepads.
2007-11-16 06:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by irish1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We need to do good work to attain salvation.
Faith alone can not save us.
Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
2007-11-16 06:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Counter question:
If the judge expects good deeds on the part of the convicted, is the convicted required to do them? And if the convicted does NOT do them, might he return before the judge?
2007-11-16 06:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by Catholic Crusader 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The judge holds him responsible for the murder no matter what. After he has done the time for the crime, the judge absolves him.
2007-11-16 06:34:35 · answer #7 · answered by An Independent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It dosen't just involve good deeds. There are many evil men who hope by their good deeds to "buy off" God, or at least their fellow men. You'll find that not all religions that believe that works are necessary believe that God's grace is mitigated. We simply believe and James, brother of Jesus, believed. "Shew me thy fatih without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works"
2007-11-16 06:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by The U.P. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good deeds are not what is required. It is required that he "pay the price" of his crime. In Western society, this is usually thorugh punishment. In ancient societies, this was the Were-geld concept of the Anglo-saxons, blood-price of other cultures
2007-11-16 06:35:56 · answer #9 · answered by Cuchulain 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Doesn't work that way in our world.....
But with God.....salvation is free of charge to us. And only because of the finished work of Christ on the cross.
That's what's so amazing about His grace......it doesn't matter what you've done in the past.......because you're going to heaven if you've accepted Christ.
Praise God!
2007-11-16 06:33:20 · answer #10 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Generally, we count them in years in prison.
Not sure what the standard sentence is in America, but you can be sure there IS a price put on it via sentencing.
What's your point?
2007-11-16 06:37:08 · answer #11 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋