Oswald ChambersAs the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
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After many years of life, we realize that our physical self is just a shell. It is no more than a hunk of meat that sits on top of the bones that are the true part of us. This is why it is important to recognize that our spirit lives on after our body dies. What makes people different from animals is the ability, which allows them to think and feel.
To live with this ability, one must have faith. For most people, their faith comes from religion. But, without deeds to back up their faith, belief does not make sense.
It is not enough to believe in something, you must also show it with your actions.
Source: My Utmost For His Highest
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