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From: farkas@eng.sun.com (Frank Farkas)
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Subject: Re: A Meta-question (Was Re: A Question
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Date: 11 Dec 90 06:26:15 GMT
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In article <Dec.6.03.50.55.1990.23658@athos.rutgers.edu>, st0o+@andrew.cmu.edu (Steven Timm) writes:
>Frank Farkas has pointed out some verses from James which suggest that 
>good works are important in the life of a Christian.
>
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>The reason for good works (even faith in Christ, even baptism--everything
>that we do in our Christian life) is to share the love of God with others,
>and return it to Him.  Good works result, not from fear or desire for 
>personal gain, but from the overflowing love of God as manifested in our lives.
>

Thanks Steve, for summarizing the issues in your very well worded comments.
I agree with you 100%. Anyone who believes, baptised, goes to the LDS temple,
helps others, etc., without having the above described attitude and state
of mind, without being filled with gratitude and thanksgiving, and doesn't
glorifying God, misses the whole point.

>Steve Timm

Thanks again. With brotherly love,

			Frank