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Friday, February 4, 2011

Third source of communication: Language of Obedience

This is the language that builds and strengthens faith.

Faith results in works, however, works can also result in faith.

One of the fundamental differences between the Greek way of thinking and the Hebrew way of thinking was that for the Greeks truth came by reason, and for the Hebrews truth came by obedience. 

A classic demonstration of this principle was seen in the encounter between God and Moses. When Moses demanded proof that God had indeed called him, God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain” (Ex.3:12)

The proof of God’s call was after the obedience, not before.

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