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As the scriptures teach, we are saved by grace, through faith, unto good works. (Paul, Eph 2:8-10). We are not saved by "faith alone" (James 2). We *shall be judged by our works. Matt 25:31-46.
"The Church believes that "He shall come again with glory to judge" the world and everyone on earth, to "render to every man according to his works" (Romans 2:6) of faith in Christ and His Gospel, his love expressed in good works, and in helping others, described as the "least," as explicit witnesses to the steadfastness of his faith in Him. In the Orthodox Church, the justification and salvation of man depends on the standard of "faith which worker by love" (Gal. 5:6)." [1]
In short, we are not saved by our works, but neither are we saved without them.
Blessings.
/Orthodox
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