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Originally posted by 3NL1GHT3N3D1
reply to post by EnochWasRight
And the reason it is not paradise is because we do not do the works that would make it paradise.
Do you agree that if all loved each other and all did good works to one another, that this would be paradise? Or do you think works don't matter? If so, you are only adding to the problem.
Originally posted by backcase
He who stops not only does not proceed further, but turns back.
Good deeds are inexhaustible and require perseverance, or increasing goodness, to keep them good.
Strive to have virtue which takes no breaks.Persevere until the goal is accomplished,
and the soul in Heaven.Grace is easily turned into disgrace by avarice and selfish intention,
So be peaceful in victory and peaceful in defeat.
Trust always that God understands your weakness,
and be comforted in humility and trust.Give generously what you possess of wisdom and virtue, as God has given generously to you.
Originally posted by 3NL1GHT3N3D1
reply to post by EnochWasRight
Why is producing paradise not the object? Isn't that what we all want? To live in paradise? So why NOT produce it?
So those who do works but don't have faith are not alive, even though they are?
You avoided my question. Do you believe that if everyone loved each other and did good works toward each other, that this would be paradise? Yes or no. If not, why?edit on 24-5-2013 by 3NL1GHT3N3D1 because: (no reason given)