Faith - How can you expect Jesus to forgive, save you if you don't believe in him?
Works - depends on you. Do you help others to get praise and glory for yourself or do you help others anonymously because you really want to help them.
A true story about lying to save others - In my mom's ukrainian village was a devout family. They had prayer services and bible studies underground. Once a month a priest would come incognito to hear confessions and do a mass. Someone in the village was arrested by the communists and under torture told them about this family. Soldiers stormed the house. Keep in mind houses were 1 room only so no where really to hide. The woman said 'Look and see for yourself. Where could we hide anyone? Under the table?' The soldiers left in disgust and leaving threats. The priest WAS under the table the whole time.
Love your enemies - pray for them
Faith - How can you expect Jesus to forgive, save you if you don't believe in him?
Works - depends on you. Do you help others to get praise and glory for yourself or do you help others anonymously because you really want to help them.
A true story about lying to save others - In my mom's ukrainian village was a devout family. They had prayer services and bible studies underground. Once a month a priest would come incognito to hear confessions and do a mass. Someone in the village was arrested by the communists and under torture told them about this family. Soldiers stormed the house. Keep in mind houses were 1 room only so no where really to hide. The woman said 'Look and see for yourself. Where could we hide anyone? Under the table?' The soldiers left in disgust and leaving threats. The priest WAS under the table the whole time.