.
'Works' may not seem to be problematic, but are often contrasted with 'faith'.
This is because works come from a fallen state (locking the person in an
untransformed state), whereas faith is a 'process' that can bring transformation.
untransformed person...but intention clarifies the difference.
The untransformed person has 'motives', expecting outcomes, and desires change;
whereas the transformed person's motives have vanished! Whatever happens,
happens; which suffices.
What is done (by the transformed person) is almost automatic, since it isn't
dictated by personal desire or reason. Motiveless action is clearly
delineated in Hinduism- see the Bhagavad Gita for more about 'actionless action'.
Peace,
Matthew
'Works' may not seem to be problematic, but are often contrasted with 'faith'.
This is because works come from a fallen state (locking the person in an
untransformed state), whereas faith is a 'process' that can bring transformation.
It may sound odd, but a transformed person does no works!To all appearances a transformed person performs the same actions as an
untransformed person...but intention clarifies the difference.
The untransformed person has 'motives', expecting outcomes, and desires change;
whereas the transformed person's motives have vanished! Whatever happens,
happens; which suffices.
What is done (by the transformed person) is almost automatic, since it isn't
dictated by personal desire or reason. Motiveless action is clearly
delineated in Hinduism- see the Bhagavad Gita for more about 'actionless action'.
Peace,
Matthew
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