Re: [TruthTalk] Mormon Differences

[LaurHamm]

In a message dated 12/23/2003 12:21:18 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blaine:  This little kid I knew wanted a new bicycle, so his dad told him to save and earn all he could, for one year, and then He (dad) would make up the difference.  The little boy had limited earning power, but he did all he could do.  He worked hard at every opportunity.  At the end of the year, he had $3.82.  But the bike cost $90.00.  His dad kept his covenant with him, and they bought the bike--most of the money coming from dad's pocket.  This is what I mean being saved by grace after all we can do.  Our partnership with Christ means we work together in the yoke, but obviously Jesus supplies more in the partnership than me--yet I if I did the best I could, that's all I need.  On the other hand, what would happen if I just expected Jesus to do it all--to carry the whole load while I goofed off.  I don't think that would go over too well, huh?      We are saved by grace, but only after all we can do.  Nice illustration.  My son in law has a similar method.  The 9 yr old earns money for her piano lessoons.  She matches odd socks and gets $1 a pair.   She also "babysits" the two youngest and gets money for a good attitude.  Of course she never gets the actual money but is learning that nothing is free.  She has to earn $65 a month and is now caught up through January.  The other night her mom was sick with strep and I took the kids home after dinner so Dad could do baths and bedtime.  She "invited" me to stay and help match a pile of socks so she could earn money faster.  Her Dad said Gramma could earn money too and we had a great time doing a thankless job.   Sometimes God uses us to work together with others in ways that are not "fun" but working together can be fun.  Laura