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by Evangelist on December 10th, 2007
This is a tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. The truth is, that while the tradition may have started as a good devotional practice, it became a good work made necessary to earn salvation. We never want to give that impression. Salvation comes by faith apart from works, there is nothing we can do to be saved all the work was done by Jesus. We receive those benefits (offered to all) through faith (a work of the Holy Spirit, not something we do). That being said, you may eat meat on Fridays in lent, though you may choose not to as a personal devotional remembrance of Jesus' work, just know that it does not, in any way, contribute to salvation or faith but would just be a fruit of faith.
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Wow, that sounds so easy!! Are you sure you don't have to do any good, or nice works?
I thought that Christians were supposed to emulate Christ's life, and he did tons of great works.
That seems so counter intuitive, because if I want to be good at anything I have to do a lot more than just believe you can do it. If I want to be an Olympic athlete, I have to work very hard to achieve that goal. Going to heaven seems like an even greater goal, but you say that no work is required. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
by paul1967 on February 19th, 2010
It really is that easy. Jesus has already earned heaven for all who believe. Good works do not earn anything but are rather a believer's opportunity to show thanks to God for his great gift of forgiveness in Jesus.
by Evangelist on March 15th, 2010