Philippians 2:12 - 13a
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you
Do I expect sanctification to just happen while I sit around doing nothing? Do I expect god to just download "patience" into me while I sit passively? Training is involved. The bible teaches that God is fully in control, but that we also have responsibility. We need to show up for training. We need to gather the kindling and ask God ignite it. we need to be like the hardworking farmer who does everything he can to prepare the land and then prays for rain.
This does not say work FOR your salvation. God does the work IN us and we are just working OUT the results of that.
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