Posts tagged Faith

Trust

God helps those who help themselves is not a biblical quote. Where do we put our trust?

Proverbs 3:5-6 gives us direction.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Salvation Through Faith

Religion by self-effort:                                     Salvation by Faith:

Goal–To please God by your own good deeds.           Trust in Christ and then live to please God.


Means– Practice, diligent service, discipline                 Confess, submit, and commit ourselves to

.             and obedience, in hope of reward.                         Christ’s control.

Power–  Good, honest effort through                           The Holy Spirit in us helps us do good

.             self-determination.                                               work for Christ’s kingdom.

Control-- Self-motivation; self-control.                          Christ is in us; we are in Christ.

Results– Chronic guilt, apathy, depression                    Joy, thankfulness, love, guidance,

.                 failure, constant desire for approval.                   service, forgiveness.