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| Painting by Fra Angelico (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons). |
St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that faith confers four benefits, faith: unites the soul with God; introduces the soul to eternal life; guides the present life; and helps overcome temptation.
The soul is wedded to God through faith, for “I will espouse you in faithfulness” (Hosea 2:20). A soul lacking faith is not acceptable to the Lord, “for whatever does not proceed from faith is sin” (Romans 14:23), “[a]nd without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” (Hebrews 10:6).
Knowledge of God is obtained through faith and eternal life is achieved through knowing God, for “this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (John 17:3).
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ReplyDeletewonderful article and stunning image which I just might have to borrow!!
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