be far greater faith. His command is to “trust in him at all times” (Psalm 62:8, RSV) and to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18, RSV). God commands what he wills and grants in measure what he commands, but we should always pursue what he commands. He says, “Work out your salvation … for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:12–13). God does not say, “Since I work, you shouldn’t.” He says, “Because
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