Christian life consists of faith and charity

More depends on my walk than talk.

The converse truth is that love gives validity to my actions and makes them acceptable to God.

She said that nothing is done to oneself that one does not accept and that if I love someone it would take it all away. What

It is only by your hand that the mind's choices bear fruit. Intentions are like physical beauty—they mean nothing. At some point, a person must actually do something. One's beliefs must become works. By your hand, you establish evidence for others in the truth of what you believe.

Jesus didn't command his followers to feel something. He commanded them to do some things.

Circumcision was invisible to the public. A once and done. All male. Decided by parents. The mark of the new covenant is visible and public. It involves daily decisions. It's not gender-specific. It's an all-skate. And while it doesn't require surgery, it's painful. Love requires sacrifice, and sacrifice is always a bit painful.

Do all you can to preach the gospel and if necessary use words!

A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.

For, if we have not charity, we are not Christians: charity is the great duty of Christians.

Today, some of the most spiritual people I know claim to be without religion.

The slightest act of love holds greater spiritual power than a thousand rituals.