tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382810614574791176.post986449771146529245..comments2023-10-24T04:24:51.405-04:00Comments on Orthodox Way of Life: Faith and Works - A Synergy Not ConflictFr Dn Charles Joinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06402529668011722050noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382810614574791176.post-29660197625801046582011-11-24T10:00:51.879-05:002011-11-24T10:00:51.879-05:00Interesting thought as it raises question, what is...Interesting thought as it raises question, what is meant be grace "alone". Is this a passive stance in the world or does it also call for synergy with the human will?Fr Dn Charles Joinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402529668011722050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382810614574791176.post-55717540643410864812011-11-23T23:13:46.112-05:002011-11-23T23:13:46.112-05:00You quote Saint Seraphim in writing, "Before ...You quote Saint Seraphim in writing, "Before anything else, one must believe in God, "that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him"<br /><br />I agree with the synergy between faith and works. To separate them is to not understand either. But I believe that we are saved not by faith, or by works but by grace alone. The originator of our faith and our good works is God. It is because He has faith in us that we are able to have faith.<br /><br />Glory be to God.Stephen Bolinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269304686387600566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382810614574791176.post-7265003559049481422011-11-23T12:50:16.288-05:002011-11-23T12:50:16.288-05:00Thanks for posting this! I came upon you from ano...Thanks for posting this! I came upon you from another site and have enjoyed reading. My dad is named for Seraphim, so this is perfectly Providential, thanks!Xen Xenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471571941851692080noreply@blogger.com